Sin is like that weed. It is insidious, deep rooted, destructive, and often well hidden. We, like the lazy grounds keeper, either ignore the weeds of sin or we just trim off the top. We allow a few weedy sins because our lawns looks better than the neighbor's lawn. But beware friend because we only fool ourselves. That little weed will grow and spread and destroy the beautiful lives that God has planned for us. Not only ours but the lives of those close to us! Have you ever driven by and seen a lawn full of dandelions and the nice lawn next door with a few dandelions growing along the common edge? Sin is contagious.
When God sent Israel into lands inhabited by idolaters He had them leave no one alive. Brutal? Cruel? Inhumane? Maybe in the worldly sense but God knew that one weed would destroy the whole lot. One cell of yeast would infiltrate the whole bowl of dough.
Examine your life. Look for weeds. Get on your spiritual knees, pull out the magnifying glass, and look really closely for the little weeds. When you find one don't just cut off the top. "Oh, I'll just look at the Swimsuit Edition and throw out the hardcore stuff." NO! Pluck it out root and all! Not just that. Put the carcass in the fire.
Before you get the cart before the horse remember that it's the Holy Spirit in believers that gives them power over temptation and sin. It's not brute force or will power. If you don't know Christ call on his name. As a matter of fact, if you know Christ, call on his name. We can do ALL things through Christ who gives us strength! Visit our main site @ www.i61project.org
Peace in Him, David
