Posted on February 8th, 2010 2 Comments »
There is a piece of us men that is attracted to, in the words of popular comedian Jeff Foxworthy, “bright and shiny things” like fishing lures and bass boats…there is just nothing as irresistible as all the chrome and colors under bright lights. I say I don’t like shopping, but my wife says it’s a different story when I step into a tackle shop, boat dealership or sportsman’s trade show. She says she can hardly keep up with me…
And yet for the many times I have succumbed to the urge and made a wild purchase, there comes a time when the Visa statement arrives and I am filled with “buyers remorse”…and I have been there more than once. The “bright and shiny” is replaced with regret.
Here is a great quote by Doug Cecil:
“You will never find in sin what you go into sin to find.”
…what a challenging thought…
How many times are we tantalized by the bright and shininess of a sin, maybe in the form of an illicit action or conversation, a choice morsel of gossip, or “venting” on someone, then realize what we thought we would obtain has now vanished?
Where did all the bright and shiny go?
Today, I have a fresh view of James 1:14 (NIV) “but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed”…I am just a little more cautious of the enticement of bright and shiny sins…and maybe a little wiser too.
Pastor Dave S.
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How very true. Loved the Doug Cecil quote. Words to live by. I’m going to make that my tag line on face book and my blog. Thanks for sharing I didn’t even know you blogged
You inspire me,
Kelly
I relate. I am continually amazed at how i can convince myself that what i left behind was good. However all that looks good is not what its cracked up to be. I now find myself faceing new shiny things. I thank the Lord that i now have eyes to see those shiny things for what they are. After all, nothing can compare to my new life in the Lord.
Our life in Christ is not grounded in rules or ethics rather a way of life. Dave, you are a huge encouragement to me because you are real. Thank you for Christ in you.