Holding to one's convictions can be a good thing, if we remain open-minded enough to re-evaluate our position when new evidence is introduced. Pharaoh had been successful in his oppression if the Israelites. Egypt was prospering under their system of Hebrew slavery. There seemed to be no reason to change. Pharaoh was comfortable with the status quo. That is, until God introduced new evidence. Egypt was now suffering under the weight of Jewish captivity. However, Pharaoh was resistant to change, even though the change would benefit both parties. His stubbornness was destroying Egypt, while Israel was gaining strength. To give in to change, would be an admission that his judgment was wrong.
What are we stubbornly holding onto? Is there clear evidence that a change would be beneficial? Are we resisting because we are comfortable with the status quo? Would change mean having to eat humble pie, admitting we were wrong? Change for change sake is not a good thing. However, change for the betterment of ourselves and our loved ones is always the way to go, even if it does mean that we humbly go against our former position where we boldly stated, "That will never happen!" Our boldness just might be in opposition to God's direction.
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