Don’t Be Fooled By Silence

What harm is there in ignoring Godly living? How would you define godly living? And why bring this up today?

At the end of the day, we’re all serving one of two gods—either the world, or God Almighty. Would you agree?

Just before the Israelites entered the Promised Land, Moses gave them this powerful warning:

“Make sure no man, woman, family group, or tribe among you leaves the Lord our God to go and serve the gods of those nations. They would be to you like a plant that grows bitter, poisonous fruit.” (Deuteronomy‬ ‭29:18‬, NCV)

Wow. Moses compares serving other gods to eating bitter, poisonous fruit. Then he adds:

“These are the kind of people who hear these curses but bless themselves, thinking, ‘We will be safe even though we continue doing what we want to do.” (Deuteronomy‬ ‭29:19‬, NCV)

Sound familiar? The truth is, every single day is full of choices—to follow God or not. Life, at its core, is just a long line of decisions.

Everything is a decision: what we eat, when we go to bed, how we spend our time, who we spend it with, how we handle money, how we talk, how we pray—or don’t. It all stacks up.

Before Moses shared those words, he laid out—at length—the blessings that would come from following God, and the curses that would come from walking away. (Deuteronomy chapter 28)

So what about us today? Are we still under that blessing-and-curse system?

Not exactly. We’re living under a new covenant—one written in the blood of Jesus Christ.

He’s our Lord and Savior (or not). If we trust Him, love Him, and follow His way of life, we’re saved. We’re blessed. We have eternal life with God. If we don’t, we’re cursed.

That curse? Separation from God. Hell. An empty, unsatisfied life.

Some people seem to be doing just fine without Christ—happy, successful, unbothered. But give it time. Death comes for us all. And once it does, eternal life begins—either in heaven or in hell.

I know this might sound religious and harsh. But it’s real. This is the truth of life now—and forever.

Many people think that if God isn’t punishing them right now, they must be in the clear. But Peter reminds us:

“The Lord is not slow in doing what he promised—the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to be lost, but he wants all people to change their hearts and lives.” (2 Peter‬ ‭3:9‬, NCV)

God’s patience is not permission—it’s mercy. He’s giving every one of us a chance to know His Son and receive Him as Lord and Savior.

There’s nothing wrong with enjoying good food, good company, and the fruit of our labor. These are blessings from God, gifts to be received with gratitude. But they’re not the whole story.

Life isn’t just about pleasure or success—it’s about purpose. And for the believer, that purpose is clear: to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength—and to love our neighbor as ourselves.

I’m so thankful for God’s patience when I fall short, and for His grace that lifts me up again. I’m thankful for the joy of loving Him, and for the privilege of following His Son, Jesus.

LORD, help us trust and believe that following You is living our best life—right now. Help us to see the blessing in knowing and loving You, Your Son, and the Holy Spirit. IJNIP Amen. ♥️