Obedience has benefits

The biggest benefit of being an obedient Christian? You become wiser and more mature. 

Seasons in my life when I do what I’m supposed to do correspond with spikes in wisdom. I define wisdom in the biblical manner; knowing the right thing to do. Obedient Christians can see Right & Wrong more clearly than those mired in sinful lifestyles. 

When I’ve indulged in sin, the worst part for me is the sense of confusion. At first I just assumed that I was rationalizing my sin a little too well! Over time I realized my ability to discern the right thing to do had eroded. 

When you choose a spouse, elect a judge or select a business partner, keep this in mind. If they are choosing a sinful lifestyle: adultery, drug use, lying etc you must consider suspect in general. Don’t hire a plumber that you know has a mistress. His integrity is suspect in general. 

The same goes for a politician. Don’t  ignore the fact she lies and cheats simply because she checks off all your Ideological boxes. You bound to be disappointed when she doesn’t keep her word to you. 

I’m not talking about the occasional stumble; cursing if you stub your toe. Cheating on one test 20 years ago. I’m talking about a person who becomes comfortable with sinning in a particular area. The Christian who has decided to abuse drugs as a lifestyle. Once they convince themselves it isn’t that big a deal, Satan can convince to commit other sins as well. 

Basically, don’t  trust ANYONE that God can’t trust. Not even yourself! 

When you hear supposed Christians defending an obvious sin (say pedophilia) you wonder that they can’t see the obvious. Now you know why.