Ability Not To Lose!

Flashing red lights warn us of danger. They may draw attention to a sign reading, "Danger! Do Not Enter!", "Stop!", or some other message posted for the purpose of protecting life. The flashing BRIGHT RED is intended to catch our attention. It is an important warning signal of which we would do well to pay attention.

I used to EMBARRASS really easily. My cheeks would begin to get warm and then, not only my face, but my ears would even turn BRIGHT RED. There are still situations today that may cause me to turn red, but for the most part I just seem to roll on ahead, even if I have made a mistake. With public speaking it is often easy to get the tongue twisted and make a mistake that causes others to laugh, but laughing with them helps things move along, making it possible to get back on track. However, it is possible to reach a point when nothing affects us; when we are no longer EMBARRASSED by that which should. We can become so used to immorality going on around us that it no longer bothers us. And when that is with regard to sin in our own lives, that is a very dangerous position in which to be.

In addressing the sinfulness and unresponsive heart of the nation of Israel, through His prophet Jeremiah, God asserted. . .

"(15) 'Were they ashamed when they committed abomination? No, they were not at all ashamed; THEY DID NOT KNOW HOW TO BLUSH. Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; at the time that I punish them, they shall be overthrown,' says the LORD." ( Jeremiah 6:15 ESV)

This was noted in Jeremiah 8:12 as well. Losing the ability to BLUSH! What a sad condition! So desensitized that what is wrong does not register! Do we feel like we are moving that direction due to what we are surround by in this world?

Let us not lose the ability to BLUSH. May we not feel bad when some things EMBARRASS us. Such is an indicator we are still sensitive and therefore responsive to that which is contrary to the Will of God. It is part of the warning system of a conscience wired according to God's standard for living and thus a safeguard in directing away from danger. May the blessing be ours!

Have a great day RESPONSIVE TO THE WARNING!
Carl

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