Stop The Spread

 At first glance, you may think this is another article relating to the Corona Virus. It is not. Just a few moments ago Brenda notified me her youngest sister got bit by some kind of insect in the arm yesterday. The swelling, pain, and infection have spread in less than twenty-four hours forcing her to go to the Emergency Room for treatment. 

What started as a small bite leaving an irritation, has now escalated into a much more serious health issue. The swelling and enflamed area keeps spreading. Intervention by Jesus and or medicine has to stop the spread. 

Sin is just like that insect bite. At first, we may barely notice the effects. The poison of sin spreads. If not checked, it can dull our sensitivity to spiritual things, poison our attitudes, harden our hearts, reshape our thinking and lead to destruction. I have seen it happen in my own life. I have seen it happen repeatedly in the lives of parishioners. Unchecked sin is deadly both spiritually as well as physically. 

We must constantly examine ourselves. We must keep close guard over our hearts. Temptations come from all sides. Twisted demonic attacks do not cease. The forbidden fruit of sin is tantalizing and promises pleasure. It is a lie. Sin only leads to death and destruction. 

One bite. One sip. One look. One phone call. One night stand. One drink. One toke. One snort. One moment of passion. It can spread so much further than we ever though we would go and cost us so much more than we are willing to pay. Satan is a deceiver. Sin will never produce what he promises. 

Stop the spread. Say yes to God and no to sin. We are called to holiness because God is holy. I Peter 1:15-16. We do not have to give into temptation. Read 1 Cor 10:13. Stop the spread. Reverse course and let passion for Jesus, His word, holiness, and righteous living spread. Whatever we do, we must stop the spread of sin in our own lives and family. Satan will always use sin to steal, kill and destroy. John 10:10. Let us resist him steadfastly. Eph 6:10-12