You may think that standing (in your mind) is enough to keep you from falling. Think again!

When I take heed to my position, (recognizing that I am not as steady as I may think), then any needed adjustments can be made.

For example, hiking from our campsite earlier this month meant I would need to adjust my rate of return. It was steep enough for me to have to push on my quads to keep them climbing at such an angle. By the end of our stay, my stance was much stronger.

Just because I was able to conquer physical challenges in my young adult days, does not mean I am still able to.

In terms of the temptation of idolatry, Paul was admonishing the Corinthian church to avoid “thinking” they were able to stand strong.

Instead, even “knowing” the way of escape was provided for them by God’s faithfulness was not enough…they still had to keep taking it. (Jesus is the way, the truth and the life).

In our Christian walk, we may start strong but the years of familiarity can wear us down or the weight of more responsibility.

Are we alert to the possibility of falling? Are we watching for the way of escape to help us endure?

Idolatry can take on many forms: addiction, compromise, forgetting who God is or just plain boredom.

Jesus saved us initially from the bondage of our sin nature. He continues to save us from the temptation to think we can now save ourselves. Becoming complacent is more than inactivity, it is the temptation to stop seeking first His kingdom and His righteousness.

When the Lord is our shepherd, He guides in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. -Teresa

#highaltitude #wayofescape

I Corinthians 10:12,13 (ESV)

¹² Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. ¹³ No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.