Trail Left Behind

1 Timothy 5:24-25 - "The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. ²⁵ In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever."

We are all to live godly lives, but the fact of the matter most of us are missing the mark. Most believers are not committing the obvious sins that all clearly recognize and see. We are committing what we like to call the little sins. The sin of holding someone in your heart, a little white lie, unclean or evil thoughts, unrighteous thoughts, an ill spoken word, gossip, back biting, cheating, pride, selfishness, and taking advantage of others to name a few. Others of us may be sinning behind closed door where prying eyes can not see. Yet, even these cannot remain hidden forever.

No matter what kind of sin we are committing, we are leaving a trail behind us. What kind of trail are you leaving behind you? Are you leaving a trail of destruction and a trail of negativity? Are you leaving a constructive trail and a trail of hope? How are our actions affecting those around us? Are the affecting people in a good way or bad way? How are they affecting our own lives? As Newton law says, every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

As believers, we are to be light and salt. We are to walk in love, joy, peace and righteousness. We are to impact those around us for their good. We are to impart the life of Christ.