The danger of distractions

Don't you love it when you receive wise words from someone? From a parent, grandparent, or (spiritual) teacher, perhaps.

I love words of wisdom, advice, a challenge, or a warning from someone who has more experience in a certain area of life than I do. It can be about writing, finances, cooking and baking, or ministry. Anything really.

I often find myself saying: "How come I did not know this?" or 'If only I had known this..." Anyway, I am sure you've been there.

Next generation

The Bible reveals how speaking into someone's life ought to be done. Well, of course, we can read how God Himself spoke directly to people with specific instructions, and He still does so today through His Word and the Holy Spirit. But, it was also customary for parents to speak into the lives of the next generation.

King David, for example, spoke to his son and successor, as we can read in 1 Chronicles 28:9, And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind. 

Distraction overshadows devotion

I find his words fascinating. Learn to know God intimately. Solomon took this advice to heart, at least for a while. Later in life, he knew hundreds and hundreds of women intimately, which became more important to him than knowing God.

So, he also forgot to worship and serve God with his whole heart and willing mind. Distraction overshadowed his devotion to God. If that could happen to Solomon, the wisest person who ever lived, it can happen to all of us. We should say no to distractions, where possible.

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I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible

(1 Corinthians 7:35)

➤For more on this topic, read my post 'Where is your fixation?'