"Playing", in this context refers to our continuous dabbling in sin. Why have we set our minds on the notion that "it is what it is", when it's really not, we just have come to a point in our lives that we accept sin and sinfulness as something that is normal, expected and tolerated. How sad is it that we have literally given up and given in to the evil one? How pitiful we have become to accept his onslaught of identity theft - getting us to become counterfeits of who we were created to be; accepting his lies about our worthiness to be loved by an all loving God; having us fooled into believing that there's nothing better for us, to accept the minimum because you don't qualify for anything more!
Know this simple but powerful truth: "Resist the devil and he will flee" (James 4:7). Sin is not inevitable, Jesus defeated sin so that we may overcome sin.
We need to stop playing! We need to stop wasting our time by making light out our sin. Have we really gotten to a point to where nothing upsets us? Can we continue to look at our addictions, anger issues, cheating hearts, lustful actions, greedy attitudes and conceited behaviors with blinded eyes?
Sin should cause us to mourn, grieve and cry out loud! We are failing to see the depth of the harm that we are doing to ourselves, our families, our communities and to the very heart of God when we not only act the way we do, but also when we accept behavior that is contrary to what God has created and purposed us to be.
Play time is over. It's time to get serious!
"So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet." (James 4:7-10 MSG)
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