As I thought about reflecting on the readings for today, this word was kindled in my spirit “strangle your appetites before they strangle you”. There are many things a man must know about himself, and often the focus is on what they do best: strengths, gifts and abilities.
However, one thing everyone should also know about themselves arises from reflecting on the question “what can bring me down?”. In knowing that answer, one can put measures in place to mitigate that risk.
When God gets into the business of building men, he invests his integrity on them so they can stand out as his mouth pieces. Thus, before enduring them with power, He focuses on their character development. Only when this is sufficiently developed does He begin to entrust things.
Character therefore becomes the bedrock upon which power rests. Otherwise, it is like sowing seed among thorns or pouring water into a leaking cistern. Everything will be lost, it is a matter of when.
Whenever we lose track of our excesses and appetites, they become snares. Sometimes, so carefully hidden that they can catch us unaware. You may know all your strengths, but do you know what character flaw can bring you down regardless of how high you rise? So begin to ask God for grace to turn those into strengths.
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