No woman would walk down the street of a rough neighborhood with an open purse on her shoulder that contained a fat wad of cash in full view.
The chances of somebody stealing it from her — or worse — would be too high to make such a careless decision.
Yet, we Christians are careless sometimes in not protecting what is MOST valuable to us — our hearts.
We go where we shouldn’t — emotionally, mentally, financially or even physically — and then we find that our hearts have either been tainted, wounded or, in the worst case, stolen.
There is a way to avoid this tragedy and remain the person who brings smiles to God’s face rather than frowns.
Solomon shows us the way with a primer from Proverbs:
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.
- Avoid all perverse talk;
- Stay away from corrupt speech.
- Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you.
- Mark out a straight path for your feet;
- Stay on the safe path.
- Don’t get sidetracked;
- Keep your feet from following evil.” (Proverbs 4:23-27)
Whether it’s in the work lunchroom or in the school locker room or at home during an argument or at the computer when nobody is around, please follow the path described by Solomon.
It’s narrow, yes, according to what Jesus said in Matthew 7:14. But it’s the only path that leads to eternal life.
No matter what thrills and pleasures are advertised along all other paths, they all end up running off a cliff into eternal suffering.
That’s not what God wants for you. He loves you and wants your heart to be His forever.
Let’s stay safe.
Walking straight toward Him.
As always, I love you
Martin
