Hold the Chips

Ephesian's 2:1-7



We were "objects of wrath" without Christ, and then the great news that because God is rich in mercy he has raised us up with Christ. I notice that Paul talks about unbelievers he often talks about those that gratify the cravings of their sinful nature as a key characteristic. This is certainly not the only place I see that and Romans comes to mind quickly. This causes me to rethink the way I seek out pleasure, and the way that I eat. I am not saying that upon immediately pursuing our pleasure we are therefore sinning, but perhaps just the way we go about it should be rethought. I think that every time I can delay gratification, and thank God for his satisfaction I am building my spiritual and strengthening the idea that he is my satisfaction and every time I quickly accept a quick fix solution to my desires I am weakening myself because what I am doing is going back to my previous character when I was without Christ.