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When A Just Man Falleth

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When A Just Man Falleth

Text: Proverbs 24:16


Falling Is Not the End

Brethren, the Word of God says, “For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief” (Prov. 24:16). Notice, the verse does not say if a just man falls, but when. Even those who are righteous in Christ will stumble, make mistakes, and face weakness. The difference between the just and the wicked is not whether they fall—it is what they do afterward. The just man rises again. The wicked stays down.

Have you fallen, brethren? Have you sinned, slipped, or grown cold in faith? God’s Word tells you: falling is not the end—unless you choose to stay there.

 

The Nature of Falling

To “falleth” here comes from the Hebrew word naphal, meaning to collapse, stumble, or be cast down. It does not describe a life of deliberate sin but moments of weakness, of being overtaken. Paul speaks of this in Galatians 6:1: “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”

Every one of us has been overtaken at some point. Peter fell when he denied the Lord three times (Matt. 26:75). David fell when he sinned with Bathsheba (2 Sam. 11). Yet both repented and rose again. Falling exposes our need for God’s mercy and our utter dependence on His strength.

 

The Power of Rising Again

The just man does not rise by his own power. He rises because the Lord upholds him. “Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand” (Psalm 37:24). Brethren, do you see the comfort here? God does not forsake His children when they stumble. He extends His hand, waiting for you to grasp it and stand again.

Think of the prodigal son in Luke 15. He fell deep into sin, but when he came to himself and arose to return to his father, he found open arms, forgiveness, and restoration. Rising again is always possible—if you turn back to God.

 

The Danger of Staying Down

But contrast this with the wicked. The verse says, “but the wicked shall fall into mischief.” The Hebrew word for “mischief” (ra‘) means calamity, ruin, destruction. When the wicked fall, they stay down. Why? Because pride keeps them from repentance. John 3:19 tells us, “men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.”

If you fall and do not rise in repentance, you are not walking as the just but as the wicked. Remaining in sin is dangerous—it hardens the heart, blinds the eyes, and leads to eternal ruin.

 

Brethren, Examine Yourselves

So I ask you, brethren, where are you now? Have you fallen and are still lying in guilt, shame, or hidden sin? Or have you risen again in repentance, confession, and renewed obedience? “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith” (2 Cor. 13:5). God does not expect sinless perfection, but He does expect humble submission and perseverance.

The gospel call is not to stay down in defeat but to walk in newness of life (Rom. 6:4). Christ died and rose again, so that you may die to sin and rise to righteousness. That is why baptism is described as burial and resurrection (Rom. 6:3–5). And that is why repentance for the Christian is described as “remembering, repenting, and doing the first works” (Rev. 2:5).

 

A Call to Action

Friend, if you are not yet in Christ, you remain in the fall of sin. The only way to rise is to obey the gospel—believe in Jesus (Mark 16:16), repent of your sins (Acts 17:30), confess His name (Rom. 10:9–10), and be baptized for the remission of your sins (Acts 2:38). Then God Himself will add you to the body of the saved (Acts 2:47).

And to you, brethren who have already obeyed, if you have fallen back into sin, do not remain down. Rise again! Confess your faults, repent, and pray for forgiveness (1 John 1:9; James 5:16). God is faithful to restore you if you humble yourself today.

 

Eternal Perspective

Brethren, heaven is not for the flawless—it is for the faithful. God’s people are not those who never stumble, but those who refuse to stay down. “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life” (Rev. 2:10).

So I ask you, right now—will you rise? Will you repent? Will you obey the Lord today? Let not pride or delay keep you down. For the just man falleth seven times, but riseth up again. Rise today… and keep rising until the day when Christ comes to take you home.

Brethren, what will you do with this message? Will you rise—or will you stay down? The Lord is calling. Answer Him now.

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Mat 11:28-30)


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Kapag Ang Matuwid Ay Nabuwal

Teksto: Kawikaan 24:16


Ang Pagkabuwal Ay Hindi Katapusan

Mga kapatid, ang sabi ng Salita ng Diyos: “Sapagka't ang matuwid ay nabubuwal na makapito, at bumabangon uli: nguni't ang masama ay nabubuwal sa kasakunaan” (Kawikaan 24:16). Pansinin ninyo, hindi sinabing kung mabubuwal ang matuwid, kundi ay nabubuwal. Samakatuwid, maging ang mga banal kay Cristo ay nadarapa, nagkakamali, at nagiging mahina. Ang kaibahan ng matuwid sa masama ay hindi kung papaano sila nabubuwal, kundi kung ano ang nangyayari pagkatapos nila mabuwal. Ang matuwid ay bumabangon muli. Ang masama ay nananatiling bagsak.

Ikaw ba, kapatid, ay nabuwal na? Nagkasala, nanghina, o nanlamig sa pananampalataya? Ang sabi ng Salita: ang pagbagsak ay hindi katapusan—maliban na piliin mong manatili sa pagkakabagsak.

 

Ang Kalikasan ng Pagkabuwal

Ang salitang “nabubuwal” dito ay mula sa salitang Hebreo na naphal, na ang ibig sabihin ay madapa, bumagsak, o mapahiga. Hindi ito tumutukoy sa sinasadyang pamumuhay sa kasalanan, kundi sa mga sandali ng kahinaan—kapag nadadala. Sabi ni Pablo: “Mga kapatid, kung ang sinoman ay mahulog sa alinmang kasalanan, kayong mga espiritual ay magsaayos sa ganito ng may espiritu ng kaamuan; na ikaw ay mag-ingat sa iyong sarili baka ikaw naman ay matukso” (Galacia 6:1).

Lahat tayo’y nadadala minsan. Si Pedro ay nabuwal nang ikaila niya ang Panginoon nang makaitlo (Mateo 26:75). Si David ay nabuwal sa kasalanan kay Bath-sheba (2 Samuel 11). Gayunman, kapwa sila’y nagsisi at bumangon muli. Ang pagkabuwal ay nagpapakita ng ating pangangailangan sa awa ng Diyos at sa Kaniyang lakas.

 

Ang Kapangyarihan ng Pagbangon Muli

Hindi bumabangon ang matuwid sa sariling lakas. Siya ay bumabangon dahil ang Panginoon ang umaalalay. “Bagaman siya'y mabuwal, hindi siya lubos na ibabagsak: sapagka't inaalalayan siya ng Panginoon ng kaniyang kamay” (Awit 37:24). Kapatid, nakikita mo ba ang pag-aliw dito? Hindi iniiwan ng Diyos ang Kaniyang mga anak kapag sila’y nadadapa. Iniunat Niya ang Kaniyang kamay, hinihintay na hawakan mo at ikaw ay tumindig muli.

Isipin ninyo ang alibughang anak sa Lucas 15. Siya’y bumagsak nang malalim sa kasalanan, ngunit nang siya’y matauhan at bumalik sa kaniyang ama, sinalubong siya ng bukas na mga bisig, pagpapatawad, at pagbabalik. Laging posible ang muling pagbangon—kung babalik ka sa Diyos.

 

Ang Panganib ng Pananatili sa Pagkabagsak

Ngunit salungat dito ang masama. Sabi ng talata, “nguni’t ang masama ay nabubuwal sa kasakunaan.” Ang salitang Hebreo na ra‘ ay nangangahulugang kapahamakan, pagguho, pagkasira. Kapag bumagsak ang masama, nananatili siyang bagsak. Bakit? Sapagka’t hinaharangan sila ng kapalaluan na magsisi. Sabi sa Juan 3:19: “At ito ang kahatulan, na ang ilaw ay naparito sa sanglibutan, at inibig ng mga tao ang kadiliman kaysa ilaw; sapagka't masasama ang kanilang mga gawa.”

Kung ikaw ay bumagsak at hindi bumangon sa pagsisisi, hindi ka lumalakad bilang matuwid kundi bilang masama. Ang pananatili sa kasalanan ay mapanganib—pinatitigas nito ang puso, binubulag ang mata, at nagdadala sa walang hanggang kapahamakan.

 

Mga Kapatid, Suriin Natin ang Ating Sarili

Kaya tinatanong ko kayo, kapatid: Nasaan ka ngayon? Ikaw ba’y nabuwal at nananatili sa hiya, pagkakasala, o sa tagong kasalanan? O bumangon ka na ba sa pagsisisi, pagtatapat, at panibagong pagsunod? “Siyasatin ninyo ang inyong sarili, kung kayo’y nasa pananampalataya” (2 Cor. 13:5). Hindi hinihingi ng Diyos ang ganap na walang pagkukulang, ngunit hinihingi Niya ang mapagpakumbabang pagsuko, pagsisisi at pagtitiyaga.

Ang pagtawag ng ebanghelyo ay hindi para manatiling bagsak sa pagkabigo, kundi lumakad sa panibagong buhay (Roma 6:4). Namatay at muling nabuhay si Cristo, upang tayo’y mamatay sa kasalanan at muling mabuhay sa katuwiran. Kaya’t ang bautismo ay inilalarawan bilang paglilibing at pagkabuhay na mag-uli (Roma 6:3–5). At para sa mga Kristiano, ang pagsisisi ay inilalarawan na alalahanin “kung saan ka nahulog, at magsisi ka at gawin mo ang iyong mga unang gawa;” (Apocalipsis 2:5).

 

Isang Panawagan ng Aksyon

Kaibigan, kung wala ka pa kay Cristo, ikaw ay nananatili pa sa pagbagsak ng kasalanan. Ang tanging paraan upang bumangon ay sundin ang ebanghelyo—sumampalataya kay Jesus (Mar. 16:16), magsisi sa iyong mga kasalanan (Gawa 17:30), ipahayag ang Kaniyang pangalan (Roma 10:9–10), at magpabautismo sa kapatawaran ng iyong mga kasalanan (Gawa 2:38). At idadagdag ka ng Diyos Mismo sa katawan ng mga ligtas (Gawa 2:47).

At sa inyo, mga kapatid na nasa kay Cristo na, kung kayo’y nabuwal muli sa kasalanan, huwag manatiling buwal. Bumangon muli! Ipahayag ang inyong mga kasalanan, magsisi, at manalangin para sa kapatawaran (1 Juan 1:9; Santiago 5:16). Tapat ang Diyos na ibalik ka kung magpapakumbaba ka ngayon.

 

Walang Hanggang Pananaw

Mga kapatid, ang langit ay hindi para sa mga walang kapintasan—ito’y para sa mga tapat hanggang wakas. Ang bayan ng Diyos ay hindi yaong hindi nadadapa kailanman, kundi yaong hindi kailanman nananatiling bagsak. “Maging tapat ka hanggang sa kamatayan, at ibibigay ko sa iyo ang putong ng buhay” (Apoc. 2:10).

Kaya tinatanong ko kayo ngayon—babangon ka ba? Magsisisi ka ba? Susunod ka ba sa Panginoon ngayon? Huwag hayaang ang kapalaluan o pag-antala ang magpabagsak sa iyo. Sapagka’t ang matuwid ay nabubuwal na makapito, ngunit bumabangon uli. Bumangon ka ngayon… at patuloy na bumangon hanggang sa pagbabalik ni Cristo upang dalhin ka sa Kanyang tahanang inihanda para sa walang hanggan.

Mga kapatid, anong gagawin ninyo sa mensaheng ito? Babangon ba kayo—o mananatiling bagsak? Ang Panginoon ay tumatawag. Sagutin Siya ngayon.

“Magsiparito sa akin, kayong lahat na nangapapagal at nangabibigatang lubha, at kayo'y aking papagpapahingahin. Pasanin ninyo ang aking pamatok, at magaral kayo sa akin; sapagka't ako'y maamo at mapagpakumbabang puso: at masusumpungan ninyo ang kapahingahan ng inyong mga kaluluwa. Sapagka't malambot ang aking pamatok, at magaan ang aking pasan.” (Mat 11:28-30)


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