Hebrews 11:24-25 records the decision of Moses to forsake the treasures of Egypt. What are we to learn from this amazing example of self-denial? One great lesson is that to the godly person, sin is worse than affliction. We also learn what is the nature of saving faith. There was nothing done by Moses that is not required of all Christians Luke 14:33 is just one example of the extraordinary self-denial Jesus demands of all His disciples. Faith is not only strong confidence in God, it is also such esteem for Christ and the blessings He gives, that all other things lose their value in our eyes.
Paul exemplifies this in Philippians 3:7-10, where he affirms that he was willing to lose everything for the surpassing value of knowing Christ. It is faith alone that can bring us to the same resolution. It was faith that enabled Moses to make the choice to forsake Egypt, a choice that echoes down through human history.
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