Daily Devotions: many choices have predictable consequences

For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. (Galatians 6:8, ESV)

Arguably the greatest theological mystery is summed up in the great question: why God? Why is there evil? Why did God permit sin? What did God create beings capable of sin? Why do bad things happen to good people? All of these "why's" are facets of the great WHY GOD?

Not everything is a mystery. Today's reading points out a non-mystery: many choices have predictable consequences. In agriculture, You reap what you sow. Plant a radish, get a radish. Plant weeds, get weeds. In life, if you spend more than you earn, you will go broke. If you cheat on your taxes, you will end up in jail. If you constantly show up late for work, you will get fired. If you don't study, you'll get low grades. If you hang around with the wrong crowd, you will end up in trouble. As we say, this is not rocket science.

Some evils are a mystery, but many are not. If you are sowing weeds, don't be surprised if your garden is unpleasant...and don't blame God. Instead, sow some good seed. Live within your means or work hard for better means! Be faithful. Be on time. Study hard. Choose good friends! Above all, believe in God. Faith is the best seed of all!

Today, sow some good seed! Make some good choices!