YE DID RUN WELL

“Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?” (Galatians 5:7 KJV)

Some folks are so blessed as to begin life well. What I mean is, they have the advantages of growing up in a Christian home, attending a solid Bible believing church, and receiving an education void of humanism. They may not be "rich" with the things and privileges of this world, but they have been given a higher value. I certainly have benefitted from the afore mentioned privileges. My first visit to church was when I was one week old. Even though I missed out on going to Christian school, I had teachers who were truly Christian, read the Bible in class and prayed openly in public school.

The Apostle states "Ye did run well..." But then asks "...who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?" In modern vernacular "What happened to you?" With such advantage and privilege from God, one would think that surely this individual would excel for God, stand firm on the old truths of the Bible and live holy lives to honor God. But we find that there has been an interruption in the holy progression. These spiritual "silver spoons" end up as social derelicts, crippled from serving Christ, and self-centered embittered rebels. I do not mean to imply that they all are so, but far too many meet the description.

What happened? Well, it didn't come from God. The leaven of the world got in someway and polluted the mind and heart. Rather than returning to the "King's highway" they seek the solace of the worldly shadows where they can hide from the truth they were once taught as a child and embellish themselves with the modern "feel good" religion. Misery loves company, so they influence others to follow in their ways which enhances their pride.

God has been too good to us for us to treat Him in such a manner. “Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?” (Galatians 5:7 KJV)