Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24 "Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting" NKJV
A missionary returns to the USA from the foreign field feeling very ill. He goes to see his doctor and is immediately rushed to the hospital. His doctor puts him through a barrage of extensive tests.
The man wakes up the next day in a private room at the hospital. The phone by his bed rings. He picks it up and says, "Hello."
"This is your doctor. We've have the results back from your tests and we've found you have a particularly nasty virus, which is extremely contagious!"
"Oh my," shouts the missionary. "What are you going to do, doctor?"
"Well we're going to put you on a diet of pizzas, pancakes and pita bread."
"Will that cure me?" asked the hopeful missionary.
The doctor replied, "Well no, but --- it's the only food we can get under the door."
Did you know your soul can pick up an extremely contagious virus, too? And if you don't treat it right away, it can spread throughout your system and infect everything.
Sin is a virus to the soul. The sin of unforgiveness when allowed to spread will affect every aspect of life. From a lack of sleep to uncontrollable worry. The sin of pornography unchecked will destroy relationships and open the door to debauchery. The sin of anger leads to uncontrollable acts which compromise integrity.
Whatever the sin virus to the soul --- Jesus is the antidote. Keep your eyes on Jesus, study his words, apply His teachings and follow where He leads.
Prayer: Father thank you for sending Jesus as my example. Help me to emulate Him every opportunity I get. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
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