Wanting to Belong

(Pro 1:10 KJV)  My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.

We are constantly faced with temptations.  I guess many don’t face us but sneak in when we are not looking, but they are there.  If you read through the next few verses you might find the same thing I am seeing:  None of those are real temptations to me.  I don’t get too drawn in by murder or robbery.  My guess is that those will never be offered to us.

What gets us is the compromises that do strike home.  As I read through the Old Testament, I am in Jeremiah now, I find constant reference to how Israel and Judah ignored the law of God.  It seems to me the most common way that is done is by conforming to the norms and expectations of the pagan culture.  It is peer pressure.  It is a desire to be included.  Often it is sin.  

So?  Keep in mind the first four commandments.  One of the phrases that comes out to me is having other gods before Him.  That takes many shapes and we need to be alert to follow the narrow path.