OUR DAILY BREAD             Monday, April 10, 1995
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READ:  Matthew 5:27-30

               SINNING IN MODERATION?

       "If your right eye causes you to sin,
                   pluck it out."

                                -- Matthew 5:29

 A magazine advertisement for the MTV special "The
 Seven Deadly Sins" carried this line:  "Lust:
 Where would we be without it?"  A popular radio
 and television personality said that greed can
 be good because it makes capitalism work well.
 An MTV commentator said, "A little lust, pride,
 sloth, and gluttony -- in moderation -- are fun,
 and that's what keeps your heart beating."

 Gluttony in moderation?  That's doubletalk.  How
 can we practice excess in moderation?  Moderation
 is a virtue, but it can never apply to an action
 that is immoral.

 There may be nothing wrong with eating some goodies,
 especially those  marked "lite," "cholesterol free,"
 or "low calorie."  But there is no such thing as
 "light lust" or "low calorie greed."  Lust, greed,
 or sin of any kind and in any amount is always wrong.

 Christians who are serious about pleasing the Lord
 will continually examine and judge their inner
 thoughts and motives.  They'll confess and repent
 of greed as a motive for making more and more money.
 And they'll work at disciplining their thoughts and
 actions.

 Enjoy a few "lite" desserts.  But don't fall for the
 idea that a little sinning is all right if done in
 moderation.
                                -- Herbert Vander Lugt

        O Lord, help us to recognize
        When we begin to compromise;
   And give us strength to follow through
    With what we know is right and true.

                                -- Sper

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          THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
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   Moderation in sin is no more possible
        than moderation in death.
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THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:   2 Kings 15-17

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