Most homeowner’s in the Midwest have flood insurance. Along the coasts, hurricane insurance. And in California, fire…earthquake….and weirdo insurance. We insure our cars and our health for the unthinkable. There is even pet health insurance! Insurance is a major part of life. It helps us feel safe and gives a sense of security for the GIANT “what ifs” in life. A lot of time, effort and money are put into these safeguards. We want protection from Major Disasters.
We never seem to pay attention to the smaller scale attacks though. Drive around any neighborhood and you will see the effects of continual weathering on a house. Or how many of us have waited too long to get new tires or an oil change? Over time, small incremental, seemingly inconsequential changes, can lead to destruction.
However, this post is not about protecting your stuff; it is about safeguarding your soul.
On a personal conviction scale, we operate in the same way. We safeguard ourselves from the big no-no’s. Most of us don’t kill people, steal, beat our spouse, cheat, etc… so we feel morally safe. You might say to yourself,” As long as I am following the 10 Commandments, I am good.” But, what about the “smaller stuff?” The tearing down of a co-worker, while they are not present… The constant portrayal of immorality on TV, that we laugh at… or even illegally downloading music of the internet...?
(You are the Tree)
Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, that we have hate in our heart, we are the same as murders… or lust in our eyes, adulterers.
So really, aren’t our surrenders to the small things equally as devastating as the big 10?
Are we focusing too much on the Flood and not enough on Erosion?
