Mark 14:66-72

Mark 14:66-72

1. Let us learn how far and how shamefully a great saint may fall.
2. Let us learn how small a temptation may cause a saint to have a great fall.
3. Finally, let us learn that backsliding brings saints into great sorrow.

"The histories of Noah, Abraham, David, Hezekiah, will supply us with mournful proof, that "the infection of sin remains even in the regenerate," and that no man is so strong as to be beyond the danger of falling. Let us not forget this. Let us walk humbly with our God. "Happy is the man who fears the Lord always." (Prov. 28:14.)"

"Let us beware of making light of temptations because they seem little and insignificant. There is nothing little that concerns our souls. A little leaven leavens the whole lump. A little spark may kindle a great fire. A little leak may sink a great ship. A little provocation may bring out from our hearts great corruption, and end in bringing our souls into great trouble."

"Those that follow the Lord most fully, shall always follow Him most comfortably."

Questions:

1. Are we aware of how great the enemies of the world, the flesh, and the devil are, or do we think ourselves better than Peter? Do we watch and pray over the sins that cling so closely?

2. Do we treat little sins as little and benign or do we take seriously that even such could be enough to bring our souls down deep into sin?

3. Are we seeking to see how close we can get to sin, or how close we can get to God in holiness? Do our lives reflect that truth that the most happiness is found in pursuing the most holiness?