Oh Wretched French Fry!

Have you ever tried to justify an action? Something that you knew in your heart was just not right... and yet you try to come up with reasons why it really isn't all that bad...

Been there. Done that.

Here is a palpable example. I love french fries. I know that in general french fries should not make a regular appearance in my diet. But every once in a while, I convince myself that I need them. so I begin to come up with reasons why it is okay to indulge. #1) potatoes aren't that bad for me, as long as they are cooked in a healthy way it's okay. #2) I have been eating so healthy I deserve these french fries. #3) cheating once isn't going to hurt me.... but you see, the thing is that the french fries aren't always cooked healthily, I indulge more often than I would like to admit, and I probably "cheated" a day ago... but of course, I never take any of that into account and eat the fries... only to be disappointed and feel guilty shortly thereafter.

I think this is a lot like sin. Too many times we try to ease our consciences by dulling the Holy Spirit's piercings with reason. we justify actions with statements like "well there is technically nothing wrong with it" or "no where in the Bible does it say 'thou shalt not do such-and-such'" or "I’m not breaking any laws" or "I’m not affected and this isn't affecting anyone else"... I’m sure you could think of more. but we often fail to ask ourselves for reasons why it is good or helpful or, best of all, wise.

I read this quote in a book this week. "you don't sit around looking for reasons to do the right thing; it's the bad decisions that require creative reasoning." (The Best Question Ever) this statement is so true! I have heard people spend hours debating why something questionable should be okay. But wouldn't time be better spent just doing what you know is right? What the Bible instructs us to do?

As Christians, I believe when we truly desire Holy Spirit guidance over selfish desire, God will grant us wisdom to make the right choices. So when faced with an equivocal choice, instead of asking what's wrong with it? Ask yourself what's right with it?

~Kristina

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Kristina Premo is a beautiful and talented writer who also happens to be a very good friend of mine. She is a prolific teacher of the English language. One of the things I love about Kristina is, she follows hard after God and desires to please Him above all. I also love the fact that we both love Starbucks, running, shopping, reading and writing. *SMILE* Plan on hearing a lot more for this lovely lady.