When Grace Wears Thin Reference: Ps 106 We often speak of God’s patience—and for good reason. Psalm 106 paints a vivid picture of steadfast, covenant-keeping love. Yet hidden within this hymn of praise is a sobering list that raises a hard question: What finally pushes God's patience to test His limit? According to the psalmist, the Israelites didn’t just make a single mistake—they formed a habit. The Spiral It started with forgetfulness. Barely beyond the Red Sea—the very place of their salvation—they were already defying the God who had just parted waters for them. Freedom faded from memory faster than the Egyptian chariots sank. F orgetfulness – They took God’s wonders for granted and forgot His love immediately after being saved. Cravings – They selfishly demanded their own desires in the desert, testing God. Jealousy – They grew jealous of Moses and Aaron, rebelling against God’s chosen leaders. Idolatry – They made a golden calf at Horeb, worshiping a statue instead of God. ...
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