This episode expands on the theme of the "veil" in 2 Cor 3:14-16, in which spiritual ignorance is a consequence of not turning to the Lord. Since the Christian life is much more than a past faith profession, and is more accurately a faith walk, Christians need to be vigilant in DAILY trusting Christ, otherwise the veil can potentially return. Humdrum, routine, and even boring Christianity is often indicative of a "check-the-box" approach to Christianity in which Christians are first delivered from the penalty of sin, and then are progressively delivered from the power of sin. But even victory over sin is not the end-all purpose of the Christian life. The goal is the experiential knowledge of God gained by daily turning to the Lord and beholding His glory. Paul beheld this glory, but still longed and groaned for more. "To live is Christ and to die is gain." (Phil 1:21) His life was consumed with living and beholding Christ, and his death was GAIN! It was gain because he saw God face to face and was finally given the uninterrupted experience of the beatific vision.
