Taste Testing

(Pro 9:17 KJV)  Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.

It should not be surprising how often a verse brings out the same thought, even when separated by years.  I think as I was reading this my under-mind was thinking about the need to curb my appetite and keep my diabetes at bay.  Whatever the reason I again heard that old quote echoing in my mind, “If it feels good it is probably bad for you.”  It have various versions but the point is that we are attracted to things that will destroy us.

I guess it might be a good rule of thumb to be suspicious of anything that is attractive.  If you worry about MSG then be leery of Chinese food that tastes too good.  If you are still single and dating, keep in mind how much money is spent on cosmetics and clothing.  If you are wanting to walk with Jesus beware of anything that sounds congruent with the world around you.

So?  Be vigilant.  It is possible to make the right choices but it is also easy to be deceived.