Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Think It Through

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 1 Peter 5:8

I recently talked about not letting opportunities go by--boldly walking through the doors God opens. But please don't misunderstand: decisions in life should not be made flippantly. It is easy to let opportunities and open doors pass, but it's also easy to jump at the wrong opportunities...or even try to create them ourselves. There must be a balance. We have to be serious and attentive, Peter writes here. Be careful. The devil would love to see us make bad choices, and we're very good at giving ourselves bad options if we're not careful. Relationships, finances, associations, activities, habits...choices are important. Don't be afraid to make a final decision; but don't take it lightly, either. The effects could stay with you the rest of your life.

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