“It was his being occupied with
circumstances which brought about Elijah’s sad fall. It is a dictum of the
world’s philosophy that “man is the creature of his circumstances.” No doubt
this is largely the case with the natural man, but it should not be true of the
Christian, nor is it so while his graces remain in a healthy condition. Faith
views the One who orders our circumstances, hope looks beyond the present
scene, patience gives strength to endure trials, and love delights in Him whom
no circumstances affect. While Elijah set the Lord before him he feared not
though an host encamped against him. But when he looked upon the creature and
contemplated his peril he thought more of his own safety than of God’s cause.”
(“The Life of Elijah” A.W. Pink)
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