Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Turn off the Light

One of the most difficult experiences in relationships is when you see someone making choices that will have a negative effect on their lives for years to come. They are usually so caught up in the emotional fever that they do not wish to hear advice from anyone. You may have attempted to give this person a heads up but their response quickly makes it clear your input is not wanted. Many of us make the decision to remain close to them in hopes that sometime in the future, when their world falls apart, we can be there for them.

Jesus told Nicodemus that people who do not want to know the truth avoid it because it would expose their inner darkness (John 3:19-21). Unless we maintain a humble spirit and a williness to receive correction we place ourselves in danger of turning away from the light.