What are we allowing to impact us?

Watch what peaks your interest; it becomes your desire (2 Samuel 11:2-3).

So be interested in the things that please Christ (Philippians 2:21).

 

Watch your desires; they become your lusts (2 Samuel 11:2-3).

So desire the heavenly things (Matthew 6:19-21).

Watch your lusts; they become your thoughts (Matthew 5:28).

So only desire what is good (Proverbs 11:23).

Watch your thoughts; they become your words.

So "set your mind on the things above" (Colossians 3:1-2).

Watch your words; they become your actions (Mark 7:20-23).

So use your words for encouragement (Hebrews 3:13).

Watch your actions; they become your habits (Romans 7:14-15).

So act to help all, especially those in the church (Galatians 6:10).

Watch your habits, they become your character (Genesis 6:3; 8:21).

So let's follow the patterned habits of the faithful in Scripture (Philippians 3:15).

Watch your character; it becomes your future (Titus 1:15-16).

So let's keep our character blameless (Hebrews 13:4; Ephesians 5:3).

Watch your future; it becomes your eternity (Matthew 25:31-46).

So let's place our future on the eternally right path (Matthew 7:13-14, 21-27).

It's incredible, and a little scary, what can grow in our lives from something so small (James 1:14-15). What we allow into our lives most certainly impacts us (1 Corinthians 15:33). What are we allowing to impact us? If we aren't careful, it could impact our eternity.

***Article inspired by and expanded upon a Lao Tzu quote.

 

Brett Petrillo