Corlove13
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"we all have a lot of work to do"Absolutely, but immaturity or even carnality of thought (which is also immaturity) isn't a proof of lack of relationship. Self defense is a natural aspect of the flesh. Under trial for His very life, the Lord would not open His mouth in defense of Himself, but are we all there yet?
Some of us get beat up in life a lot. Some of us have self doubt and stand behind false bravado. Some of us have "a root of bitterness " that breaks out destructively. We find common experiences in Christ, but no two of us have lived the same life, walked identical paths, or experienced the same shipwrecks. Christ is the great healer and He does His work in us, but some of us are just a bit more damaged than others.
12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:12-13
What a glorious day it will be when we all understand scripture and live accordingly, but until that time we all have a lot of work to do.
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