1st Corinthians 10:6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be you idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. 9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.
These issues, which are usually no more than one or two at the most, are the ones that are described as being the latent tendencies that have the potential to bubble up to the surface when, in times of fierce temptation, the old man may resurrect briefly, only to disappear into the shadows, to await another opportune moment. Thus, the Christian who is engaged in serious soul-searching has to ask himself or herself, is there one latent tendency that could tick me off if the right set of circumstances are converged by devils?
This will call for us to be honest with ourselves and with God, for if these issues are not confronted and addressed now, they will most likely surface again in the future. Final movements will be rapid ones, and it is quite possible, that in the process, some might lose their benefits such as Social Security or cuts to Medicare or Medicaid. We don’t know just yet, but everything may eventually be on the chopping block.
Could it be that if things were to take a turn for the worse suddenly, that some, like Moses will become ticked off, and might blow a fuse in the heat of the temptation, on the spur of the moment? Remember, Moses had behaved himself quite well for many years, earning him the coveted title of the meekest man on earth. Now folks, if the meekest man upon the earth could blow a fuse under sudden temptations, what about the you and me in the here and now, who are often ticked off by bad drivers on the road every day?
Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!