How do we know that God allows His children to fall?
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God permits His children to fall to teach them about their sin and reliance on His grace.
The experience of falling into sin is often used by God to deepen our understanding of our dependence on His grace. In 1 Corinthians 10:12, Paul warns, "Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall," reminding us that even the strongest believers can falter. The biblical account of David serves as a poignant example; though he fell hard, God used that experience to draw him closer and to teach him valuable lessons about humility and reliance on divine grace. This pedagogical purpose is echoed in Romans 5:20, where Paul states that where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, emphasizing that our shortcomings are a backdrop for God’s redemptive ability in our lives.
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