I once attended a lecture titled “A Nation That Forgets Its History Has No Future.” As we revisited Korea’s painful past, someone remarked, “At the time, our country was powerless, so there was nothing we could do.” The speaker responded with a thought-provoking question: “Then if our country were weak now, would it be acceptable for such things to happen again?” No one could agree with that idea.
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. Romans 15:4
The Bible records countless examples of those who were blessed through obedience to God’s word, and others who faced destruction because of their disobedience. These accounts were preserved in detail so that we can learn from them, live righteously, and receive blessings. As I reflect, I ask myself: have I ever tried to justify my wrongdoings with excuses?