
Learning the Hard Way
‘How close can I get to the fire without getting burned?’ ‘It can’t hurt… just this one time.’ The truth is, not one of us plans to be a failure. It comes naturally—and gradually. It’s a step-by-step process.
‘How close can I get to the fire without getting burned?’ ‘It can’t hurt… just this one time.’ The truth is, not one of us plans to be a failure. It comes naturally—and gradually. It’s a step-by-step process.
When Jesus fought the devil in the wilderness, Satan never landed a single punch. Three times Jesus told him, ‘It is written.’ And with those three solid right hooks, Satan went down.
Though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again.’ (Proverbs 24:16 NIV) Becoming spiritually mature is a lifelong process.
We all have areas of vulnerability which, if not disciplined by character and commitment, have the potential to defeat or even destroy us. What can you do?