” If the godly compromise with the wicked, it is like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring” (Proverbs 25:26 NLT).
Remember the slogan, “Give A Hoot, Don’t Pollute” from back in the mid to late seventies? In my mind I can still see the owl that solicited our help in keeping pollution off the sides of the roads and out of our waterways.
That motto has bounced around in my head all morning in regards to this Scripture.
What am I doing to prevent pollution or muddying of my heart and mind as I walk around in this dark, sin-filled world?
It’s up to me, you know. I’m the one in charge of dealing correctly and quickly with any trash that litters my thoughts. It’s so very important for me to prevent major pile-ups of junk in my life.
I cannot laugh along with an unseemly or unlovely jokes.
I cannot be party to unkind conversations.
I cannot read material that plants, or better yet litters, my mind with ungodly things.
I cannot watch programs that leave bits of trash swirling around in my head.
It’s a tough job keeping the world free from litter and pollution, just ask the owl. It’s an even tougher job keeping our minds free of worldly trash, just ask any successful Christian.
Malinda Edgell
Illinois
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for behind the scenes people in your church—those who serve quietly away from the forefront.
