MARCH 2

Esther 1:3-8

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY?
Have you heard of the phrase – "Eat, Drink and Be Merry"? This is a popular way of life for many. Man likes pleasure – they will do whatever makes them feel good and happy. King Ahaseurus held 2 big parties to show off the power of his great empire. This made him feel good. There was a huge amount of food and non-stop entertainment for everyone to "eat, drink and be merry". THere was also wild partying. Pride, greed, drunkenness and gluttony, are some of the sins that they indulged in. It is the same today where the worldly parties of the rich and famous are glamourised by the media. Young people look up to them and read up on such party happenings in magazines. Especially in Singapore, many of these parties and top-end restaurants are promoted. What do you think? Should Christians also follow popular culture and live to "eat, drink, and be merry"?
           
Write out 1 Corinthians 10:31,
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The Bible teaches us that whether we eat or drink or whatever we do, we must do all to the glory of God. In other words, all our activities must be God-centred, and not self-centred. ey must glorify God by pointing others towards Him and not by leading them to sin. God is not a killjoy. But when we do things simply to satisfy our own selfish and fleshly desires, we sin against Him.

Dear young reader, do not be easily impressed with the popular culture of this sinful world and the lifestyles of the rich and famous. It is the way that leads to destruction. Guard your heart! Follow Jesus and His Word, not the world and its sinful ways. God wants us to be happy, but remember, don’t follow blindly the pleasures of the world!

Thought: Have I allowed the world into my heart by spending precious time and money to satisfy sinful desires?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that You will help me to be careful and to guard my heart against all sin. May every area of my life, including what I do in my recreation, be pleasing in Your sight. Help me not to be attracted by the things of the world although I must confess sometimes they are so tempting. So help me Heavenly Father. In Jesus’ name, Amen.