Temptations are only situations. My response to those temptations is the reality. I have always asked myself the following questions when I am faced with temptation what would be the purpose or intent?
For many people, there is a level of satisfaction that accompanies spending time talking about our problems and the solutions. "I'm not going to take this anymore from her" , or “He has seen the last of me, you can believe that” or “I'm going to work hard over the next few months, make enough money and pay off all my debts". These resolves are often accompanied by explanations about how we got where we are and ramblings that don't always make sense to the listener. If we are honest, the ramblings don't make sense to us either; just saying something without much to say. This “blowing off steam” usually is the extent of any action taken to resolve the issue. I once heard or read somewhere this saying, “Spend less time talking about what you are going to do and more time taking action to resolve issues of life. Blowing off steam is short term gratification. Just talking iwill never solve problems.
What are some consequences that result from just verbally "blowing off steam"?
Can there be benefits?
Any other thoughts......?
To throw mud or dirt, your must use your hands. Throwing dirt results in dirt getting in your eyes, mouth, hair, on your person. The outcome of throwing mud at someone else results in dirt getting under your fingernails and staining your hands. The Law of Cause and Effect states whatsoever you sow (actions, thoughts, intents) into the universe has an opposite and just as powerful outcome..."Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart..."
What are some ways to throw mud or dirt?
What are some outcomes to be expected by throwing mud or dirt? Your thoughts?.......
