Protect your heart and mind

TODAY'S READING: 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
If you had a vault with millions of dollars in it would you give the key to anyone? How would you choose who gets a key? Would you trust someone who knew would take money?
As crazy as that sounds, we often make that kind of decision when it comes to our body, mind, and heart.
As followers of Jesus our "vault" contains some valuable things.
Faith in God.
Love.
Honesty.
Humility.
Purity.
And this is just the beginning of the list.
When it comes to our "vault" we can either make deposits or withdrawals. The kind of people you choose to give access to will determine which one happens.
If we allow believers, followers of Jesus, to have access, they will usually make deposits. Of course they are not perfect, but in general you will both grow as you encourage each other to become more like Jesus.
Unbelievers on the other hand, usually have a different outlook on life. God is not the center of their life. They will often rob you of your passion for God and direct your heart and mind towards other things.
This doesn't mean we can't be friends with unbelievers. I hope most of us know people who we want to bring to Jesus. But, who are your closest friends? Who are the ones who impact your decision-making the most? Who do you go to when you deal with serious issues?
It is in those moments we need close friends who are focused on Jesus like us. Often in our weakest moments is when our friends have the most influence.
Paul finishes up this thought by telling us to cleanse ourselves from everything that pollutes our body or spirit. In other words, take away the key from anything or anyone that robs your spiritual "vault." If something or someone is taking away your passion for God, it's time to reconsider what kind of access theyhave.

shine!
Jason