Something < Eternal

Sin and truth have no place together and are in fact near opposites. All that sin is is false security, pleasure, indulgence, hope, and joy—all of which can never satisfy apart from God. So many people around us practice these false comforts all the time. Even Christians. Even ourselves! And these things often lead to sin and/or departure from God’s truth. When we get to the place where we recognize the areas in our lives that hold some sense of identity apart from Christ, even in the smallest way imaginable, and we seek out God’s wisdom and help in changing our desires to focus more on Him—only then can we truly thrive, and only then can we justifiably judge others for the purpose of discipling them, helping them, and pushing them on toward a renewed relationship with Christ. This is part of the reason why it is so important to be in constant fellowship with other Christians.

As long as we continue hoping in and trust God's truth, there will be no room for sin in us, but as soon as we give in to sin, we are declaring "a different gospel" by our actions and we are then suppressing God's truth. So it is good to be discerning in order that we might realize the areas of our life where false joy has the opportunity to lead to sin. Standing firm on God's truth makes us stand out because nobody realizes the difference between living for God and living for something non-eternal. Let us never turn from the true hope we have, and may our joy be always be found only in Christ. May we spur one another on and not allow our brothers and sisters to live and strive for anything less than eternal.

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. ~Romans 1:18-19 (ESV)