Proverbs 13:19
19A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
-Proverbs 13:19
Having desires come to fulfillment is delightful. We must understand a deeper view upon desire biblically here. For sinful desires are never fully accomplished. They are like taking a step downhill on a steep slope. You may have intended to only take one step and be done, but gravity takes care of the rest and the next thing you know, you're at the bottom of the slope wondering how you got there. Godly desires are those that actually have fulfillment. Where the goal is to reach the top of the ascent, once you have met the summit, you can celebrate. It is counterintuitive to descend when the goal is above. The wicked delight themselves in doing evil. Their desires leave them ever chasing. To them, it is foolish to abandon the pursuit. Reflect upon your own desires today. Do you desire the things of the Lord or the things of this world? Choose the things of the Lord.
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
-Proverbs 13:19
Having desires come to fulfillment is delightful. We must understand a deeper view upon desire biblically here. For sinful desires are never fully accomplished. They are like taking a step downhill on a steep slope. You may have intended to only take one step and be done, but gravity takes care of the rest and the next thing you know, you're at the bottom of the slope wondering how you got there. Godly desires are those that actually have fulfillment. Where the goal is to reach the top of the ascent, once you have met the summit, you can celebrate. It is counterintuitive to descend when the goal is above. The wicked delight themselves in doing evil. Their desires leave them ever chasing. To them, it is foolish to abandon the pursuit. Reflect upon your own desires today. Do you desire the things of the Lord or the things of this world? Choose the things of the Lord.
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