Instability

The danger of instability in the Christian life

Ephesians 4:14; James 1:6–8 See also Matthew 7:26–27; 2 Peter 2:14, 2 Peter 3:16

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.

But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Firmness of faith as an antidote to instability

1 Corinthians 15:58 See also Matthew 7:24–25; Colossians 1:23; 1 Peter 5:10

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Political instability

Proverbs 29:4

By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.