(July 21, 2015)
There
is a tension that exists between a pair of concepts Paul explains. The first of this is contained in these
chapters – the Lord will not suffer us to be tempted above that which we are
able bear, but will provide a way to escape. The second is that we are all
sinners, which can be related with Paul’s thorn in the flesh or his description
of that which he would do he does not and that which he would not do, that he
does.
How can
these two principles, contradictory at first glance, both be true? We have the capacity to avoid all sin, and
yet we are every one of us a sinner constantly.
Is it really just the matter of us being in open rebellion against the
Lord at all times?
The
only resolution that I can find is that.
Each of us, despite our efforts to serve the Lord, remain in rebellion
against Him. And yet He patiently serves
and suffers for our sakes for the day when we turn back to Him and leave behind
our rebellions. As much as we might like
to excuse ourselves, there is never a justification for our sins. We must turn from our constant rebellion
against God and beg for His help to empower us to return to Him both physically
and spiritually.
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