Small Stuff

I got to thinking recently about the major ministers who have been caught up in moral failures. Some of these men have spent decades faithfully bringing God’s word, dedicating their lives to the advancement of the Gospel. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, they are exposed in gross sin, and they lose all credibility and their entire life work. Everything is gone in moments.

It makes you wonder what started it. How did you go from greatness to adultery?

There’s a saying, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” I know there is some truth in that, but I would hazard to guess that a lot of moral failures started with that attitude. When it comes to integrity and character, we are foolish to take that attitude. Major failure begins by numbing your conscience to small choices.

What started as lust progressed to pornography and finally ended in adultery. What started as a little white lie progressed into a house of lies that fell out from under you. What started as a seemingly insignificant compromise progressed into the destruction of your legacy.

Although we will all make mistakes, we must guard against the small stuff, because if left unchecked, it will only grow. Don’t lose your destiny and your legacy because you wouldn’t stand firm on the small tests of character.

What small things are you making compromises in that you need to stop today before they become something bigger?