“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows” (Galatians 6:7).
A young boy was ridiculed by some kids at school and came home humiliated. His grandfather happened to be visiting. He could tell the boy was upset and asked him why.
The boy told him the story, then said, “It feels like I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One is angry and wants revenge. The other wants to forgive him. Which one will win?”
The grandfather replied, “The one you feed.”
This is true not only of anger and forgiveness. This is true for everything else that we struggle with – greed, pride, jealousy, lust, worry, fear, etc. Whatever we are feeding will dominate our thoughts and consciousness.
That’s why the the Apostle Paul encourages us, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things” (Philippians 4:8).
So, friends, what are you feeding?
Praxis: Faith in Action 