As we continue to follow Paul’s warning to the Corinthian church, we come to another danger that leads to disqualification—tempting the Lord by presuming upon His grace.
Paul points them back again to Israel. Their hearts grew discouraged in the wilderness. Dissatisfied with God’s provision, they began to test Him—provoking Him in hopes that He would change their circumstances to suit their desires (cf. Numbers 21).
What began as discouragement turned into distrust… and distrust into defiance.
And Paul’s warning is clear:
Do not think you can presume upon the Lord—pushing His patience, testing His mercy—and escape the consequences. The God who saves is also the God who disciplines.
Grace is not permission to provoke Him.
And those who tempt the Lord place themselves in danger of disqualification.