March 14 The Lure of Momentary Pleasure Genesis 25:29-34 You probably read the story of Jacob and Esau today and thought, I cant believe Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of soup. How foolish! But lets think beyond birthrights and soup. Is there anything of true value that you are trading for something of lesser worth? In other words, what is your bowl of soup? Have you pursued wealth and a career at the expense of family? Maybe your busy schedule has kept you from spending time with God in His Word each day. Some people become involved in extramarital affairs, trading the well-being of their family for the satisfaction of lustful desires. Others sacrifice their health by consuming harmful or addictive substances, or even by overindulging in food. The list of ways we make foolish, shortsighted choices is endless. Some of the decisions we make today could rob us of the blessings God wants to give us. When you yield to temptation in a moment of weakness, youre actually sacrificing your future for momentary pleasure. We cant afford to live thoughtlessly, basing our decisions on immediate desires or feelings. Since the principle of sowing and reaping cannot be reversed, we need to carefully consider what we are planting. The harvest will come, and well reap what we have sown--and more than weve sown. Are you contemplating anything that could have serious long-term ramifications if you yield to the yearning? A wise person evaluates choices by looking ahead to see what negative consequences could follow a course of action. Dont let a bowl of soup hinder Gods wonderful plans for you. For more biblical teaching and resources from Dr. Charles Stanley, please visit intouch.org. Used with permission from In Touch Ministries, Inc. © 2009 All Rights Reserved.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:11:26 +0000
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