March 25, 2009 Don’t Be Cocky
Today’s Bible Reading: Joshua 21–22; Psalm 47; 1 Corinthians 10
Scripture Focus:
1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
Observation:
It would appear that cockiness is a bad thing most of the time, and certainly here where Paul has just delineated the sins of the children of Israel under Moses. They lusted after evil things, they became idolaters, they committed sexual sin, they tempted God, and they complained.
Ouch. Why did Paul have to remember that part about complaining?
Application:
Looks like I always have something to work on. It may not be idolatry, but it’s a good bet a complaining response will rear its ugly head.
Prayer:
Father God, You have a way of humbling us when we get too cocky. Give me the sense to cut out the cockiness so I can get my nose out of the air long enough to keep on the right path.
