{"id":46145,"date":"2022-10-01T02:13:14","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T07:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/learning-from-the-moral-failures-of-others-bible-study\/"},"modified":"2022-10-01T02:13:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T07:13:14","slug":"learning-from-the-moral-failures-of-others-bible-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/learning-from-the-moral-failures-of-others-bible-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning From The Moral Failures Of Others – Bible study"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here in El Paso, it has become almost commonplace to hear of the misconduct of a respected public official, to the point where we are no longer surprised. But how should we respond to the news of a moral failure, whether by a prominent person or a friend?<\/p>\n

When we hear of the sins of others, Pauls warns us to be aware of our own spiritual vulnerability (Gal. 6:1). After reviewing the disobedience of the Israelites in the wilderness (1 Corinthians 10:1-5), Paul urges his readers to learn from these sins so they wouldnt repeat them (1 Corinthians 10:6-11). He then focuses, not on past failings, but on present pride when he writes, Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall<\/em><\/strong> (1 Corinthians 10:12).<\/p>\n

Brethren and friends, the head that is shaken in reproach, is a common response to public sin. However, more helpful is the head that nods, Yes, I am capable of doing that, then bows in prayer for the one who has fallen (1 John 5:16) and the one who thinks he stands (contrast the two men in Luke 18:9-14).<\/p>\n

Lets think about it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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