Better? Or Just Better Off?

When people hate on Christians for believing salvation only comes through Jesus, we must remember God chose us for a reason. Not that we are better than others, just better off. This attitude must be taken to heart, or it will go to our head and turn into a haughty spirit. Here in Exodus chapter 8 we read about the plague of flies. God sends this plague to the people of Egypt, but spares the region of Goshen, where the Israelites live. What does this show? That God cares for all of us. In order to make Himself known in Egypt, He worked miracles there, numerous ones. The purpose was to show People that He is real, He is God. In the process, He spared the people that already believed some of the suffering necessary for the non-believers to come to know Him. Just one more example of God honoring those that honor Him. So the next time you hear about or experience for yourself someone hating on believers for their “narrow view” of salvation, examine your own heart. See if it exudes in you any type of haughty spirit deserved of this kind of treatment. Then ask God for a piece of humble pie. We never want to give anyone the impression that we are better than them. Instead, we want to give them the opportunity impression that God loves them too, He just spares us sometimes of some of the suffering necessary for them to come to know Him. Are we better than non-believing haters? No, just better off.

21 If you refuse, then I will send swarms of flies on you, your officials, your people, and all the houses. The Egyptian homes will be filled with flies, and the ground will be covered with them. 22 But this time I will spare the region of Goshen, where My people live. No flies will be found there. Then you will know that I am the Lord and that I am present even in the heart of your land. 23 I will make a clear distinction between My people and your people. This miraculous sign will happen tomorrow.’ ” Exodus 8:21-23