What does apostasy look like?
August 14, 2009
Apostasy looks like Satan, envying God’s position and rallying angels in rebellion.
It looks like the Hebrews in the wilderness, challenged to go in and take the Land of Promise but shrinking back in fear — and dying in the desert.
It looks like Judas, betraying his friend and teacher in an effort to force the conflict he believed would bring in the reign of the Messiah.
It would look like the Prodigal Son, if he had been welcomed home, showered with wonderful gifts, treated to a magnificent feast – and then decided to go back to the pig trough.
God’s gift of grace covers all sin. Apostasy is throwing away the gift.
