Galatians 5:1
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
It is easy to read about the children of Israel and scoff at their infidelity to God and wonder, “Why did these stiff-necked people ever want to return to slavery?” Let’s look in the mirror closely. If Christ’s freedom was to set us free then why do we ourselves return to the bonds of sin? Do we appreciate the freedom for which Christ died to make us free? I would dare to say there is some level of comfort, or some confine of familiarity that beckons us to return to bondage. How little we understand the promise to which God has called us and how great we diminish the rewards for which God has prepared us.
This got me to thinking. When I want to feel good about myself, I tend to compare my self to the Catholics or maybe the Jehovah’s wittnesses , when in reality I should be comparing myself to Jesus. This opened my eyes , read Romans 11:13-24 thanks
Great to hear from you Doug. Yeah, I like the jealousy that was spurred on by Paul’s proud preaching of the Gospel. What can happen except the reconciliation of the world to God and the hope of bring a few of the Jews with him.
Hmmmm. Did you delete a comment?
I may have edited one of mine, but none else.