Danger Close

   Recognizing Spiritual Danger Before It’s Too Late Scripture Focus: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.” – Proverbs 14:12 Living Dangerously Close Life is full of near misses. Whether narrowly avoiding an accident or stepping away from risky choices just in time, we all encounter moments where the line between safety and disaster is razor-thin. In 2022, there were over 227,000 unintentional deaths in the United States alone. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) These included causes like falls, motor vehicle accidents, and poisoning. Each of these fatalities began with a decision—sometimes a seemingly minor one—that had fatal consequences. The same principle applies spiritually. While we might not always recognize it, our choices can bring us dangerously close to spiritual ruin. Proverbs 14:12 warns us that what feels right at the moment can often lead to destruction. Let’s look at two stories of men in the Bible who found themselves closer to disaster than they realized: David and Samson.     David’s Decision Around Bathsheba Focus Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-4 “In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with […]

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