Day 248: Ez 23:15 - 25:17

It's difficult to read some passages like this in the Bible and not find yourself being a little shocked by the bluntness of the writer. As much as we would like to step around or avoid the truth, the way that the people of Israel (and many in our generation) were acting is nothing short of spiritual prostitution. It's amazing how many people are willing to simply sell their soul to the highest bidder. We see people everyday who will just throw their hearts at any and every new fad that comes along. Whether it's material possessions, "intelligent" theories, popular leaders, or "progressive thinking," the more people give their hearts away, the more worthless their "allegiance" becomes. God doesn't want to get somebody's second-hand commitment. God doesn't want to be thrown into the mix of our passions just like another stranger is added to the list of men that a prostitute has slept with. God wants us to offer Him whole, unadulterated, pure passion that is reserved totally for Him and nobody else.

- Lord, help us to warn against spiritual prostitution and help us to stay far away from it ourselves. You are a jealous God and You demand our complete devotion. You are worthy of all of our praise and that is what You will receive from us. -