A Pig and a Cat
The other day I was reminded of the differing characteristics
between a pig and a cat. The pig loves
the dirt so much that it keeps going back into the swamp, as if the dirt is
pulling the pig into the swamp. However,
the cat has a total opposite nature. The
cat is a clean animal, the moment a single drop of dirt falls on its body it
immediately cleans itself. Interestingly, I saw a similar analogy in our lives.
I am sure if you look into your life you will find some things or some characteristics
that you seem to be constantly struggling with or inadvertently doing. Many times we wonder why we
keep doing those things? We make every
effort to cover it up, read books to understand the root cause to possibly resolve
them, sometimes we try counseling for help, and sometimes we even talk to friends or
family for assistance. No matter what
we seem to do we never seem to get complete deliverance from these infirmities that
exist in our nature. For some people this
nature is openly exhibited, while in others it is kept as a dark or a personal secret.
We all are drawn away and enticed to do things, as if
it was an invisible magnetic force. The
Bible calls this magnetic attraction as the “power of sin.” Sin prevails in the lives of every person on
this earth. Many deny the existence of
sin in their lives. They either fail to
recognize the power of sin, or perhaps are in a state of denial in spite of
clearly observing the facts in their life, until a time of crises comes into
their life.
This is very similar to what drugs or cigarette smoking does
to a person. Both habits seem to draw the
person like a magnetic force, until it kills that person. Similarly, the eventual outcome of sin is
death. Any act done outside the will and
word of God will lead all of us to eternal death. We are all drawn away and enticed like a
magnet attracts iron.
We can take any
nature of sin and see how the power of sin devastates our lives. Pornography
destroys God’s view of a perfect marriage. Incessantly drinking alcohol opens up door for corrupting a good moral
character. Un-forgiveness creates bondage in our life and prevents us from enjoying the peace of God. Unwholesome talk corrupts a person’s character.
Uncontrolled anger brings about deadly destruction in one’s and other's life. Pride
and rebellion in any form will result in separation from all kinds of
relationships.
As you see, sin has a way to make people think that it is okay the first
time, since we can get away with it. However,
when you are entangled with sin you are hooked for life, just like that state
of a pig. Sin prevents us from enjoying
the true fellowship with our God. The only
way we can have eternal deliverance from this magnetic power of sin is through
accepting Jesus and his sacrifice that he made on the cross, through a process of repentance. When you do this your nature will be
transformed like that of a cat and you will always be conscious of the sin in
your life. So whenever you are tempted,
Jesus through the power of God will show you a way out of that temptation and
eventually help you achieve eternal deliverance from sin.
1
Corinthians 15:56 (ESV) tells us that “The sting of death is sin,
and the power of sin is the law."
PS: Image has been copied from https://mom.me/pets/19076-tips-owning-teacup-pig/
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