Self-Control Day 99
The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole
body will be full of light.
Matthew
6:22
Many
children sing songs (both spiritual and secular) without recognizing the power
of the lyrics. One such song is “Be Careful Little Eyes (What You See).” This generations
old song, by an unknown author, describes how small exposure to inappropriate
things may later develop into larger problems. The musical group Casting Crowns
described this as a “Slow Fade.”
How
many of us have experienced the slow fade from a momentary temptation that
eventually led to sin? How many have gazed with
envy that led to hate, told small lies that led to betrayal, or maintained a
secret friendship that led to an emotional affair? We can slowly fade in a
variety of ways.
When we draw close to temptation, we may find it difficult to
readjust our eyes or minds away from that which is ungodly. We soon find our
minds, money, and bodies out of place. Yes, we strive to close our eyes and ears
to these trappings; yet, the best way to control our exposure is to control our
proximity to the things that lead us close to sin.
Like a farmer plowing a field, let us keep our eyes on a
fixed target so that we will follow a straight path. With Christ as our target,
we can avoid distractions. As children sing, “be careful little eyes what you
see,” let us set our sights on Christ and the life God intended for us.
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