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A prophet on the brink of compromise, a king desperate for control, and a donkey who sees what pride refuses to notice—this message traces a startling road to grace and shows why every believer needs a lifelong recovery from sin. We start with Romans 3 and Luke 18 to ground the hard truth that all have sinned and the hopeful truth that God justifies the humble by faith. From there, we follow Balaam in Numbers 22 as he entertains Balak’s offer of honor and power, only to collide with the angel of the Lord and the mercy of correction. The turning point is unforgettable: the donkey bows; the prophet bristles; God intervenes.
We talk candidly about perfectionism, comparison, and the subtle slide from trusting Christ to trusting our spiritual resumes. The contrast between the fasting tither and the repentant tax collector exposes how religious pride can blind us faster than obvious failure. Then we explore the tension between God’s perfect will and permissive will, and how open doors are not always green lights. Sometimes divine love looks like a barricade, an interruption, or a voice we never expected. The real struggle is not with church, leaders, or friends—it is with God, who is rescuing us from a path that seems profitable but ends in loss.
Hope arrives where confession meets obedience. Balaam, who came to curse, blesses God’s people and announces a star rising out of Jacob—a scepter pointing to Jesus. That promise reframes recovery: God appoints, then anoints; He calls flawed people and equips them for faithfulness. We close by lifting our voices in worship—rising to sing because He saved, raised, and keeps us. If you’re weary, tempted, or stuck at a crossroads, this message invites you back into the program of grace, where Jesus breaks the yoke and leads you home.
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