We recently did a men’s Bible study in church based on this verse. It looked so simple, but it took us several sessions to get through it. Every single word was of such import that there was nothing we could just skip over.
1 Corinthians is coming to an end. Paul is giving some Last minute instructions to carry them through These two verses encapsulate the key ideas.
First, Paul writes, watch.
Be aware. Stay on guard. Walk circumspectly. Keep your eyes open. Be cautious. Mind yourself.
We live in a day when it behooves us all to take special heed to this words. There is so much out there that is primed to catch us off guard. The world, our flesh, and the devil himself are constantly trying to take us down. We can’t afford to let our guard down even for a moment.
We can easily be lulled into a false sense of security. We can become lazy and lethargic. There is nothing wrong with a little rest, in fact it is Biblical, but even in those times we need to be on our guard against the attacks the roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.
Watch. Watch with fervency. Watch with intensity.
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