Self-destruction

Years ago, as a youngster, I watched reruns of the television series Mission Impossible. What I remember about the show, mostly, is that when they would receive their mission, the tape would always end with something like, "This tape will self-destruct in five seconds." Then, the tape would destroy itself, thus leaving the team with the only knowledge of the mission.

Self-destruction comes in many forms. We often do things that cause harmful side effects and unnecessary damages to ourselves. Why? I don't know. Temptation? Discontentment? Dissatisfaction? Greed? Envy? A singly moment of temporary pleasure? Whatever the reason, we tend to be our own worst enemy.

Today's word is Proverbs 6:32, NLT, which reads, "But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool, for he destroys himself."

It is those things that we know we ought not to do but that we proceed with doing anyway that cause us the most damage. Again, why we do them is as varied as the acts that we perform. It is utterly foolish to think that we can sin and not cause ourselves significant damage. This verse tells us that it is destroying us.

We are all tempted and tried, tested and taxed, but we have to be mindful that it can all lead to way more harm than we could ever imagine. I want to seek GOD'S will and try to serve Him and acknowledge Him in all that I try to do. I want to be useful. I want to avoid self-destruction.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T