Around the age of 11 there was a moment when I was looking through our deep freezer. A frozen pie was found, and I was in the mood for pie.
My mother assured me that I would not like the pie, but I could not imagine any pie that I would not enjoy. A respectful argument ensued and oddly, she said, “Ok, I will make the pie.”
This pie was not microwaveable. It had to be heated in the oven so in about an hour the pie was ready.
Mom was correct. This pie was absolutely awful!
How could something with the word PIE in it taste bad? It was minced meat pie. To this day, I still do not know the ingredients for minced meat pie but based upon that experience I don’t really care to know.
Proverbs 14:12 “There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death.”
This is a strong warning. The writer of Proverbs is making the point that there are times when we may perceive something as right, good, great, fun but in reality, it is not any of those things.
Just like I saw the pie box in the freezer. It said pie. I love pie. I desired something sweet. The picture on the box showed a pie. It was a circle like a pie. I desired that pie.
My heart desired the pie but in the end it was horrible. I had no idea of its ingredients.
In the same way, the world is so appealing. Just like the picture of the pie on the box was appealing the world appeals to our flesh but in the end, what is delivered is not what we expect.
My hope today is that any who are younger, please listen to those who are older who may have a helpful word. Any who are struggling with a matter which is at odds with what Scripture teaches, please do not ignore the Spirit’s leading.
Be cautious. Be aware of the things this fallen flesh desires. Keep the in mind. Pray for wisdom and discernment and God will aid and assist you in avoiding disheartening disappointments in your Christian growth.
S.D.G.