Now, all of this is an example for us, to warn us not to desire evil things, as they did, nor to worship idols, as some of them did. As the scripture says, "The people sat down to a feast which turned into an orgy of drinking and sex." We must not be guilty of sexual immorality, as some of them were – and in one day twenty-three thousand of them fell dead. We must not put the Lord to the test, as some of them did – and they were killed by snakes. We must not complain, as some of them did – and they were destroyed by the Angel of Death.

All of these things happened to them as examples for others, and they were written down as a warning for us. For we live at a time when the end is about to come.

Whoever thinks he is standing firm had better be careful that he does not fall. Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out.

1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Much of life poses moral danger for us. We should never assume in any situation that we are incapable of falling. Given the opportunity and circumstances, any of us are capable of falling into any sin. To believe otherwise is sheer folly.

We must watch and pray and arm ourselves for every occasion by putting our total trust in God. He will give us the strength to keep from falling.

God provides the armor, but we must put it on.

Our Daily Bread – January 28, 2003