Not Just Embarrassing!

There are some who would tell us the politically correct thing to do is not embarrass anyone. How dare we make another feel bad for doing something wrong. Shame on us for drawing attention to truth that might make someone feel ashamed for what they are doing. However, there are some situations which should be seen as more than embarrassing because they are downright dangerous!

Someone has said, “It is very embarrassing to come to your senses and find you haven’t any.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E. C. McKenzie]

Paul warned…
“(33) Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” (34) WAKE UP FROM YOUR DRUNKEN STUPOR, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For SOME HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF GOD. I SAY THIS TO YOUR SHAME.” ( 1 Corinthians 15:33-34 ESV) Lack of knowledge of God and His Will is a dangerous thing. It leads to destruction. (note Hosea 4:6) It leaves one in a position to make wrong choices; going places and doing things that even common SENSE might often tell otherwise.

The Greek word Paul used which is translated “wake up” is from “eknepho” which primarily means “to return to ONE’S SENSE from drunkenness, to become sober.” [source: Vine’s Expository Dictionary Of New Testament Words] Those in a drunken state become irrational. They lose awareness of balance and even what they are doing and saying. Those who have drunk in of the ideologies of the world -- gotten drunk on the wisdom of man -- have trouble making SENSE of God’s Wisdom. They see it as foolishness. (note 1 Corinthians 1:18-25) Their vision of it is blurred. Such are in the need of waking up from their drunken stupor. Sincerely seeking the KNOWLEDGE OF GOD is just what can help to do it.

Let us live such that God’s Wisdom is made evident in our daily life. Our example may open the door to share God’s message, giving His Word the opportunity to wake up a soul, so that the direction of their life may be clearly seen.

Have a great day REVEALING HOW SENSIBLE GOD’S WAY TRULY IS!
Carl

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