of self-indulgence!
We do many things which to our own
eyes appear innocent and harmless--
but which have in them a hidden
evil which we cannot see.
We indulge ourselves in many things
which do not appear sinful to us--
but which leave on our soul a touch
of blight, and a soiling of purity--
of which we do not dream!
We permit ourselves many little
habits in which we see no danger--
but which are silently entwining their
invisible threads into a strong
cable which may some day
bind us hand and foot!
We spare ourselves self-denials
and sacrifices, thinking there is
no reason why we should make
them, unaware that we are lowering
our standard of holy living, and
permitting the subtle beginnings of
self-indulgence to creep into our hearts!
walk in the counsel of the wicked,
or stand in the way of sinners,
or sit in the seat of mockers!"
Psalm 1:1
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