The Difference

 The Difference

Thursday, February 27, 2025

6:53 AM

There are such huge differences between those who follow God an those who chose not to.  In Galatians 5 we find a list of those differences.

Those who chose the acts of the flesh choose:

Sexual immorality

Impurity

Debauchery

Idolatry

Witchcraft

Hatred

Discord

Jealousy

Fits of rage

Selfish ambition

Dissensions

Factions

Envy

Drunkenness

Orgies

And the like.

Those who choose God choose the fruit of the Spirit:

Love

Joy

Peace

Forbearance

Kindness

Goodness

Faithfulness

Gentleness

Self-control

What a huge difference in the choices made in life by the two different beliefs.  No wonder we live in a world so filled with an evilness that shows in every day.  How did so many make the choice not to live a happy, joy filled life?  Why would they not want a peaceful, happy life?  Why would they chose evil over good?  

To me, it all comes down to self.  The love of self, more than anything else in the world.  I have been selfish before.  I have chosen me over others before in my life.  Each time I made my selfish choice I have had to pay a price.  Most of my selfish choices were done when I was younger.  But praise God, He continued to call me back and continued to forgive me of my sins.  As I grew older I learned to not be so selfish.  I learned to deny my selfish thoughts.  I learned to do good not to do evil.  I learned to please God, not myself. 

Those who continue to choose evil over good will pay the price of their own souls.  They will forfeit their soul for all eternity and never be in the presence of their Creator.  They will suffer for eternity for their selfish choices.  There are only two choices. Good or evil.  God or the devil. Yes or no. Belief or unbelief.  Each human being has a 50-50 chance in making the most important decision of their life and their afterlife.  Choose wisely.