Potato Chip Sin

(Pro 17:14 KJV) The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

Remember the potato chip commercial that said, “I bet you can’t eat just one.”  Since there is no time limit it is a good bet.  You might eat one and have another six months later and they could say, “See.  I told you so.”  But I don’t think that is what they were talking about.  There are many things in life that we have a hard time resisting.  Here the emphasis is on anger and the things that go with it like resentment and revenge.  

The principle applies to other areas of life.  We all have weaknesses and bad habits.  We know that the biggest weakness is that first violation.  After that we have a good excuse to keep going.

So?  Don’t let down your guard when it comes to your weakness.  I make it a habit not to go down the aisle with all the salty snacks.  The cookie section is no problem but keep me away from the chips.  If that isn’t enough warning then think about how everyone else in your family will indulge if you bring some home.