We tend to think of habits as harmless quirks of our personalities. But many habits lead us away from the people we want to be. For instance, we may have a habit that other people find distasteful and drives people away from us. Then, we have a hard time developing relationships. We may also have a habit that can get us into trouble, like the habit of easily getting angry over the slightest offense. On the other hand, we may also have habits that are beneficial, like the habits of courtesy and humility.
Romans 6:19 says, “For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present you members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification.” Habits are not harmless obsessions, they have lifelong consequences. Under the Holy Spirit’s guidance and power, make sure that your habitual practices lead to righteousness and sanctification.
Reluctant Retiree 