LHM Devotion -- March 7, 2016

YOLO? TEXT: Luke 6:31 - Do to others as you would have them do to you. The difference between something that's just inspirational and something biblical is hard to see at times. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other such websites are filled with funny, helpful, not-so-helpful, and sometimes just plain wrong content. Let's take a minute to think about these things.  From social media I am regularly told to "follow my heart," "dance like no one's watching," or "keep calm" about something. Some of those aren't so bad, right? Some can be silly or funny. Some of them send a message that can be dangerous, though. Take "YOLO" (you only live once), for instance. It seems innocent enough, at first. However, it's frequently used to excuse bad behavior. Being irresponsible is okay because "Hey, you only live once! Just do what you want!" Even advice like "follow your heart" can be tricky. By nature, we are sinners. Why would I follow the desires of my heart? My heart's been wrong more than a few times. That could be a dangerous path.  Biblical guidance is where you find the good stuff. The Word of God tells us to "love one another" and "forgive your enemy" and how we are to be "the light of the world." The "golden rule" is God's personal advice: "Do unto others as you would have them do to you." That's not just a good idea, that's God's way of living. His way is what brings you happiness and contentment in this world. Keep His Word in mind the next time you're surfing for inspiration on the Internet. THE PRAYER: Jesus, this is a confusing world we live in. So many sources of info tell me different things that it's hard to know what's good and true. Lord, help me understand what is pleasing to You. Remind me to look to You for advice and inspiration. Amen. Written by Annie Hutchison   Visit whatsfive14.com Videos Events Contact Us   subscribe / unsubscribe / sign-up for plain text / visit our website   660 Mason Ridge Center Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 1-800-876-9880 www.lhm.org