Unintended Shrapnel

people say they aren’t hurting others by making poor choices,  but they are only deceiving themselves and ignoring reality.   a line i have heard my whole life goes like this:   what’s the big deal?  nobody’s getting hurt.

the reality is that we don’t live our lives in a vacuum.   there is no decision we make that is independent of effect on others.   the deeper the investment,  the deeper the hurt…to the one who stands by and watches.

sometimes there is no apparent or immediate harm that surfaces in a person’s life when they make choices that are contrary to god’s standards.   getting drunk or smoking dope makes pain go away.   lying can get good results.   sex outside of marriage still feels good (i assume…).   cheaters get ahead.   stealing puts money in the pocket.   revenge is sweet.   nice guys finish last…the strong,  powerful,  intimidating,  show-offs,  bullies,  and sharks win.

sometimes justice is never served.   sometimes the wrong people do is never righted.   but make no mistake…the poor choices people make hurt…somebody.

there is always collateral damage when people turn from god’s wisdom and trust their own judgment.   always.

don’t be caught off guard by unintended shrapnel.

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