A few weeks ago the bookkeeper and I were having a difficult time keeping up with all of the invoices and receipts that were being turned in. It seemed that everytime one of us walked past the in-box that day, it was overflowing with more items. Later that afternoon I referred to our expense forms as bunnies... they just kept multiplying. They were everywhere!
It also occurred to me that expense forms are not the only thing that multiplies like bunnies. Sin can quickly reproduce faster than we can ever imagine. Have you ever noticed how one sin can lead to another sin that can lead to another, eventually leading us into a spiral that will take hard work and healing to get out of? For example...
* entitlement can lead to pride -- you deserve something because you are better than the next person
* comparison can lead to insecurity -- you can't live up to the standards that you set for yourself because you perceive that people around you are better than you
* codependency can lead to disunity -- something or someone comes between you and the other person and now you have no respect for what came between you
* discontentment can lead to addiction -- nothing in life can fulfill you so you turn to empty sources to fill the void.
What appears to be simple, or even small, sins can quickly escalate into sins that damage and destroy. When the enemy finds the smallest fisure to enter, he will come fast and furious and that small gap becomes a gaping hole. Before you know it, you have hurt your relationship with the One who loves you and you have damaged your heart and the hearts of those around you. So... what do you do?
You maintain an intimate relationship with Jesus. You stay close to the cross, remembering why He came and died for you. Give permission to those you love, trust, and respect to call you out if they notice any destructive patterns in your life. Remain in community. If you don't have an intimate relationship with Jesus, establish one. He wants to walk with you, He wants to lead you, and He wants to spend eternity with you. Do whatever you can to keep the sins from going out of control and multiplying... well, like bunnies.
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