“But I have a few things against you, because you have there some who hold the teaching of Balaam, who kept teaching Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols and to commit acts of immorality” (Revelation 2:14).
This world is filled with sensuality. Our entertainment is built upon the premise, “If it feels good, do it.” Feelings never satisfy, but people pursue them anyway. What a tragedy this world is. Such a waste that so much is sacrificed for nothing. People live their lives to have a few futile moments of pleasure. Do not abandon the way of the Lord in favor of such nonsense.
Lord, teach me the way of everlasting life. Guide me in Your goodness to see through the temptations of sensuality. Lead me into understanding so that I may learn how to love. Teach me how to be faithful. Guide me in Your goodness to know that in You there is all hope and a future. Keep the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart pure in Your sight.
Lord Jesus, You know what it is to walk through the pitfalls of this age. So many, all around me, are tugging, pushing, and making demands. Help me to navigate through all these things so that I may come to look to You alone for hope and fulfilment. Lord, You know what I need. Give me wisdom to avoid the snares of wickedness in this age. Amen.
