" WRONG DESIRES BLIND OUR JUDGMENT "

Good Day All,

This weeks topic is on the subject of " Desire ".
We all have wants and desires, but the question is what are
your true aspirations. I believe that it's essential that we
wrap our minds around this weeks subject.
" DESIRE " : (1) to long or hope for: (2) a strong wish: (3)
sexual urge or appetite, craving. eagerly wishing.

" JUDGMENT " : a decision or opinion given after judging;
the process of forming an opinion by discerning and comparing.

What do you truly desire, and are you seeking after
something that will please Jesus Christ? Whether a
" desire fulfilled " is good or bad depends on the characteristics.
It is "appetizing to the soul" to achieve worthwhile goals, but not all
goals are worth pursuing. We desire many things but when we set
our heart on something, you may lose your ability to assess it
objectively. With your desire blinding your judgment, you may
proceed with an unwise relationship, a wasteful purchase, or a poorly
conceived plan. Faithfulness is a virtue, and stubbornness is not.

People with selfish desires often seek to fulfill them in ruthless ways.
Examine your ambitions to see if they are Self-Centered or God-Centered.
Please make certain that you always fulfill your desires in ways that God
would approve.
You know if we rely on our own wisdom, we will make wrong choices. Now,
if we try to follow the spirit by our own effort, we will fail. Our only way to
freedom from our evil desires is through the empowering of the Holy Spirit.

In this life a greedy desire for the best of everything may lead us down a
path that we're truly not prepared for. This type of desire could lead one into
sinful surroundings. This type of burning desire for possessions and success
can cost our freedom and enjoyment of life. The prosperity we long for is
captivating; it can both entice us and also enslave us if our motives are not
in line with God's desires.

Now to sum things up for today:

Our heart - our feelings of love and desire - dictates to a great extent
how we live because we always find time to do what we enjoy. We are told
to " guard our heart above all else, making sure we concentrate on those
desires that will keep us on the right path. Make sure your affections push
you in the right direction. Put boundaries on your desires: Don't go after
everything you see. Look straight ahead, keep your eyes fixed on your
goal, and don't get sidetracked on detours that lead to sin.

Until Next time...

Jim