DO NOT TOUCH

Many teenagers and young adults initially do not know what drugs, gambling, and free sex are. However, they later become deeply trapped in these inappropriate behaviors. They find it extremely difficult to break free from their friends and addictions, in order to return to a life of freedom.

The Psalmist explains that people are easily attracted, then influenced. Initially, they are only influenced by the invitation to sin. Once convinced, they then take action and think in line with the path towards that evil. Furthermore, they even join the company of sinners and mock the righteous people who do not join their group.

However, the Psalmist immediately provides the solution. The blessed ones are not only those who do not join the company of mockers, but also delight in the word of the Lord. They meditate on it day and night. Their lives are refreshed, and they produce fresh fruits that can be enjoyed by many.

As believers, we need to be alert. There are so many temptations to sin nowadays. Let us not start being attracted. Especially not to touch and start trying them. Those who do so will surely end in destruction (verse 6). We must read and live according to the word of the Lord. Then meditate on it every day and live in accordance with His will. It is true what the Apostle Paul said, "Bad company corrupts good character" (1 Corinthians 15:33). In other words, do not be attracted and try to do something evil because influenced by friends. --HEM/www.renunganharian.net