Today’s scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22
What about those who’ve learned of Jesus and have heard God’s truth? And
they’ve gained “knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Maybe they’ve
gone to church. Maybe they’ve even joined a small group. But somehow, the world
entices them yet again.
I experienced this when, after asking Jesus to come into my heart at six, I
allowed the abuse I endured to take me away from my faith. While it wasn’t
exactly the world that pulled me away, I fell into its grasping claws for a
while. For about 20 years, in fact. Praise God, this prodigal daughter found
her way back to truth, and the last 23 years have been an amazing journey of
seeking and finding God’s will.
But there are those who turn completely away from that truth. For whatever
reason, they have found the attraction of the world so seductive, they fall
into a “state worse for them than the first.” They, as Peter illustrated with
graphic words, embrace the world like a “dog returns to its own vomit.” Gross,
but true.
I have to wonder at the state of their heart. And I have to pray they’ll find
their way out of the muck and recognize the world really has nothing of worth
to offer.
Absolutely nothing.
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