Silently entwining invisible threads into a cable

[Fragrant Grace]

Abstain from all appearance of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:22


We do many things which to our own eyes appear innocent and harmless--but which have in them a hidden evil we cannot see.

We indulge ourselves in many things which to us do not appear overtly sinful--
but which leave on our soul a touch of blight, a soiling of purity, of which we do not dream.


We permit ourselves many little habits in which we see no danger--
but which are silently entwining their invisible threads into a cable which some day shall bind us hand and foot!


We spare ourselves self-denials and sacrifices, thinking there is no reason why we should make them--
unaware that we are lowering our standard of holy living and permitting the subtle beginnings of self-indulgence to creep into our hearts.

From: J R Miller Help for the Day (circa 1882)

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God!
1 Corinthians 10:31

 

[Chad]

Good stuff, truthful. It's kind of ironic it was written nearly 150 years ago, whereas it is more evident today that people (even Christians) have lowered their standards.