LSD

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Do not err, my beloved brethren.  – James 1v14-16 

I just had to use the KJV for today’s passage. It took me make decades, and the amazing thing is that the truth here is as valid as it was then. It has more of an impact when I first heard this illustration used, because although lysergic acid diethylamide is still around, and even gaining in popularity again, it doesn’t have the same general impact it once did. 

LSD – lust, sin, death – a dangerous ground on which to tread. James here tells us that if we don’t deal with lust it will develop into sin and if we don’t deal with sin it will bring about death. Not eternal death, of course, but a spiritual deadness. 

What is this spiritual deadness like? I think this illustration may suit. Here, for the most part, we don’t talk about our feet (or whatever) ‘falling asleep.’ Folks tend to say, ‘I have pins and needles,’ or ‘Oh my foot’s gone dead.’ It is obvious that the foot is not truly dead, but it is numb, weak, and powerless. Until the blood starts flowing it is useless. 

This is the kind of spiritual deadness that comes about if he ‘LSD’ runs its course. Deal with lust as soon as it rears its ugly head. If lust runs its course and degenerates into sin confess and deal with it before spiritual deadness happens. 

LSD – nip it in the bud.