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So easy to become distracted

One of the most memorable parts of the Disney movie “Up” is the dog that is repeatedly distracted by the “Squirrel!” While trying to pay attention (“Squirrel!”) to some very important instructions, the dog has a hard time not being distracted (“Squirrel!”). What a silly dog!

Fortunately, as humans, we have advanced completely beyond such distractions in our lives. Right? Um, wrong! As Christians, there are vitally important (i.e., God-given) instructions that we need to be carrying out on this earth (including matters that pertain to our priorities and purpose in life), yet we constantly are distracted (“Squirrel!”) by money, toys, cars, houses, relationships, jobs, entertainment, hobbies, politics, etc., etc. These things are not inherently wrong for a Christian, but when they distract us and seize greater priority in our day-to-day lives than Christ, His church and His righteousness, then we are guilty of serving another god.

The Bible still says, “Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth” (Col. 3:2)!