One of the most difficult addictions to overcome in our lives, is the addiction of food. I have always been a sucker for sweets! One of my fondest memories growing up, was Mom’s homemade pies! At an early age, I developed an addiction to these babies! Some of my all-time favorites include: cinnamon rolls, pies, donuts, sweet rolls, etc. All in all if it’s sweet and made with flour, I love it!
If I allow these cravings to take over, than it’s just a matter of time before I’m having issues buttoning my pants. In addition, the likelihood of developing obesity and diabetes, is increased. A few Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies can’t be all that bad, but when I eat the entire sleeve; it’s problematic! Oh how I miss the days of my youth, when I could eat a half a pie and not gain an ounce of weight!
Everyone of us knows what foods we need to eat, to maintain optimum health.
Unfortunately for us, the nutritious foods don’t taste as good as the healthy ones do. Let’s see, an apple or a Pop Tart. I think the choice is obvious!
Sin in our lives, has the same effect. Often times, we think what’s the big deal, it’s only one little sin.
Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. -James 1:14-15
When you’re in the middle of sin, it’s super easy to indulge in even more sin. It’s kind of like eating the entire sleeve of Thin Mints, right?
Dear friends, if we deliberately continue sinning after we have recieved knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice that will cover these sins.-Hebrews 10:26
We think that we can continue to sin and that there will never be a consequence. I can remember thinking that as long as I repent before I die, then I’ll be fine. The problem with that, is that none of us know when we’ll take our last breath here.
This verse pretty well sums it up:
Do not let sin control your puny body any longer; do not give in to its sinful desires. Do not let any part of your bodies become tools of wickedness, to be used for sinning; but give yourselves completely to God-every part of you-for you are back from death and you want to be tools in the hands of God, to be used for his good purposes. Sin need never again be your master, for now you are no longer tied to the law where sin enslaves you, but you are free under God’s favor and mercy. -Romans 6:12-14
As always, comments are encouraged…
Fitz
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