Disheartening

Nothing is more disheartening than to see someone take God out of his life (not a god, the God), and replace His truth with their own opinions. His commands are not just so he can "boss us around." They are our fortress, our protection from harm, our guide to lead us through a world satiated with self-interest to the detriment of others--a world of people wanting to be their own god. And how inane is that to anyone honest enough to admit who they are in all their finiteness? And not only am I heart-broken when I see it taking place, I fear for those who make that choice. How dangerous to trust in an idol that can offer no help in a time of crisis and despair! And to the one who claims to be His child, discipline is inevitable--He will not let you go your own way. It's not that He cannot, His love will not! And how sobering if discipline does not come. Every child that is His, He lovingly disciplines. Every child. Every time. "The Lord, He is God. Choose you this day whom you will serve." No choice is more critical or dangerous.