There is much in this chapter, but I want to key in on verse 8.
"As no one is discharged in time of war, so wickedness will not release those who practice it."
I think this is a good principle to remember. When we start allowing small things in that are not right, we open ourselves up to being bound by evil. You never dabble in wickedness. Dabbling turns quickly into immersion.
Too often even Christ-followers think they can skirt the edges of evil without any consequences. How many public figures have we seen in recent years fall into this trap? How many untold stories are there of marriages broken, lives ruined, and families destroyed because one member of the family started dabbling in wickedness?
This verse reminded me to allow a buffer between me and wickedness. I am not strong enough on my own to resist. I need help - a community. I will be open and authentic with a few people I trust so that I can keep clear of the grasp of wickedness.
Under the Mercy,
Jason
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