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From Eternity Past
Moses’ sin was one of common occurrence. The psalmist says
that “he spake unadvisedly with his lips.”
Psalm 106:33
. To human
judgment this may seem a light thing, but if God dealt so severely with
this sin in His most faithful and honored servant, He will not excuse it
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in others. The spirit of self-exaltation, the disposition to censure our
brethren, is displeasing to God. The more important one’s position,
the greater the necessity that he cultivate patience and humility.
If those who stand in positions of responsibility take to themselves
the glory that is due to God, Satan has gained a victory. There is not
an impulse of our nature or an inclination of the heart, but needs to be,
moment by moment, under the control of the Spirit of God. Therefore
however great one’s light, however much he may enjoy divine favor,
he should ever walk humbly before the Lord, pleading in faith that
God will control every impulse.
The burdens placed upon Moses were very great. Few men will
ever be so severely tried as he was. Yet this was not allowed to excuse
his sin. However great the pressure brought upon the soul, transgres-
sion is our own act. It is not in the power of earth or hell to compel
anyone to do evil. However severe or unexpected the assault, God has
provided help for us, and in His strength we may conquer.
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