This verse strikes a cord with me each time I read it. I began to write about it the last time I read the Bible through and never finished my thoughts. I read it again this past week and began pondering it again.
When put so succinctly, it seems utterly foolish to cling to a "worthless idol" and forfeit grace, but the situation is, of course, much more complicated. Or perhaps, in the real world, much less black and white. What is a a "worthless idol?" What is so important to us that we would ignore the grace of God?
One might not recognize that he is clinging to a worthless idol. Life holds many things which seem to be of value, but are really wisps of emptiness. We see others with education, power, fame, material possessions and the admiration of men. They may seem to "have it all" and be happy. Seeing their smiles, we assume that they are satisfied and have a meaningful existence. And perhaps, they are content and believe they are making an impact on their world.
One might also not realize that he cannot possess worthless idols and grace at the same time. If his hands are full of one, he cannot open them up to be filled with the other. "No man can serve two masters." (Matthew 6:24)
Being committed to Christ means singleness of purpose, desiring the glory of God above all, giving up our own desires. It may seem like we are losing something, but it is hard to compare anything to the grace of God. It makes me sad to think that there are those who think they have something substantial in their hands when it is something that will evaporate.
Being committed to Christ means singleness of purpose, desiring the glory of God above all, giving up our own desires. It may seem like we are losing something, but it is hard to compare anything to the grace of God. It makes me sad to think that there are those who think they have something substantial in their hands when it is something that will evaporate.
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