False ConfidencePeter answered him, "Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away." (Matthew 26:33, ESV)
"Never" is a strong word for such an ordinary man. Peter's assurance of loyalty sounded pretty unshakable.
Did he really think he wasn't capable of turning against Jesus? Sounds like it. But you know, we may have the same thoughts.
So be careful. The moment we think we'll never betray God is the moment we deceive ourselves. We tend to promise a lot but don't always follow through with the same passion.
As broken people, we can't keep from deserting God even in small ways. The real danger, however, is denying that we're capable of turning away from Him. Ignoring our vulnerability is asking for trouble. Satan will jump in and use that false-confidence to destroy you and turn you against God.
Be on guard against denying God. It can happen to any of us. Watch how you spend your time, where you spend your money, where your devotion is directed.
Ask God to be a part of even the seemingly insignificant parts of your life. It'll keep you from leaving Him behind when the big stuff comes along.
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