The Sinful Desires of the Heart

Proverbs 1 - NIV

10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. 15 My son, do not go along with them, do not set foot on their paths; 32 For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them;

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Entice: To attract by arousing hope or desire; lure Waywardness: Mischief; Given to or marked by willful, often perverse deviation from what is desired, expected, or required in order to gratify one's own impulses or inclinations; unmanageable; unpredictable Complacency: A feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction, especially when coupled with an unawareness of danger, trouble, or controversy

Many a times we do the wrong things... why??? Usually if you noticed, it is caused by the influence around you. That somebody probably saw someone else doing such sin and are too let into sin. Like what the adults are always hammering on, peer pressure... It is true that nowadays people, especially teenagers, are so easily led by others. As one is led by another and so on, a trend can be seen. New trends usually start with 1 person doing it, followed by his/her friend, followed by the whole group, then others who see them, and the line goes on... ...

As we live in this world of sin, we must beware. There are 'wolves' out there, trying to lure us into sin... they will encourage us by asking us to "try only, dont need to always do it, just this once, dont be a chicken"... Well, when someone calls you a chicken, you are very very tempted to prove them wrong... and you'll probably say "why not, it is just one try only. Also wont die. I am certain i am strong enough to stop any addiction..."

Well, as you give in to temptation, you actually let your spirit weaken, and you realise you cannot resist repeated sinning. That is why it is said in the book of proverbs, the book full of wise sayings: "if sinners entice you, do not give in to them; do not go along with them, do not set foot on their paths."

For it is true that once you give in to temptation, you will continue to sin and you will keep digging the pit you are in, deeper and deeper. So why give in to temptation? To avoid being called a "chicken"??? well... it takes more courage to turn down a temptation and be mocked by everyone (well, Christ did just that!), than to say yes and dig a deep pit for yourself.

So what kind of "chicken" are we??? Do you have more courage than what it seems...? A courageous person is able to stand up for what is right (not what you define as right, but what is right in the eyes of God), and not sway under any circumstances. If you are not, then pray that the Lord our Provider will grant you that strength to stand firm on your standing. I too am praying... ...

Am I considered a fool??? It is said that "the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them"... So, if you are wayward (definition above), you are classified under "simple". Beware then, for your actions may cause your doom. If you have complacency (refer above for definition), you are classified as a "fool" Take care, for you will be destroyed under your own hands, directly or indirectly.

Dont you agree... by committing crimes, and indulging in what is wrong, only brings much heavy consequences. You may escape once, twice, thrice, or ten times... but sooner or later, your deeds will catch up with you, justice will be above your heads.

Thus, we should make our stand firm from the start, not giving in to enticers, not taking even a teeny weeny step into the path of sinners... that we may live a pure, righteous live, to live with a clear conscience.