Neglect

Have you noticed the city of Meridian tearing down the houses that have become neighborhood eyesores? Sometimes I wonder what happened. Did the owner leave town and not care, why didn’t they sell it, or keep the property in repair? The homeowner’s neglect illustrates the practical truth of Proverbs 24:30-34. Neglect leads to loss. This principle also applies to our daily walk with God. If we neglect our times of prayer and fellowship our relationship with God will deteriorate. We would never want that to happen, but we allow it when we become preoccupied with anything that comes between us and Christ. Let’s establish priorities that honor God. Then we will avoid the loss that comes from neglect. Remember, our mind, body, and soul are to be a temple that glorifies God.

Jim Wall