THE OPTICAL ILLUSION OF SIN

THE OPTICAL ILLUSION OF SIN

 Steve Green sang for many years with gospel music trailblazers, Bill and Gloria Gaither.  He enjoyed becoming acquainted with work crews in the auditoriums where their concerts were held.  The Gaither family preferred concerts-in-the-round, which meant extra work for the riggers who work on rafter beams--often one hundred above the stage--to hang sound speakers and spotlights.  

 “The fellows I talked to weren’t bothered by the sight of looking down one hundred feet,” says Green.  “What they DIDN'T like were jobs in buildings that had false ceilings--acoustical tiles that hung just a few feet below the rafters.  They were still high in the air, and if they slipped, their weight would surely smash right through the flimsy tiles.  Because sometimes their minds would play tricks on them, lulling them into carelessness and not focusing on how high they actually were.”

 Satan employs a related strategy to deceptively create an illusion surrounding sin.  His aim is to  disguise the danger of sin by convincing unwatchful individuals that the impact of any spiritual fall will be minimal.  No wonder Peter advised us to “resist him, standing firm in the faith.” (I Peter 5:9)  Never fall for satanic duplicity.  No matter how it is packaged, sin is always a disdainful and dangerous affair.  Indeed, what the Word promises that we will earn for sin is destruction and death. (Romans 6:23)  That’s why I am so grateful that HE is fully able to keep us from falling prey to satanic snares. (Jude 1:24)

 Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!