If you are like me, you may sometimes try to do things the easy way, rather than putting in your best efforts. I realize that it is alright to do it the easy way, but it may not yield the best results. Or I may be doing it the easy way to satisfy some selfish desire, rather than doing it for some greater good. Christians can get lulled into doing life the same way. We get practiced at saying the right things when all the while we are letting things into our lives that pull us away from God rather than nearer to Him. These things may not be wrong for us until we let them have a bigger place in our lives than they should and they push God further down our priority list.
I Corinthians 6:12 says, “All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be enslaved by anything.” Even though you may want to do something that seems okay, ask yourself if this action will be helpful to growing nearer to God. Be on guard against behavior that pulls you away from God. Ask God to draw you nearer to Him.
Reluctant Retiree 