The Danger Of Immediate Gratification

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Topic: The Danger of Immediate Gratification

Anchor Scripture:: “And Esau said, I am at the point of dying, and what profit shall this birthright make to me? Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentils, and he did eat and drink and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright. Genesis 25:33-34 KJV. (Paraphrase)

Welcome to today’s devotional writing, where we uncover the pitfalls of immediate gratification. May you be blessed as you read, in Jesus’ name, amen.

A story tells of a man who needed substantial capital for a project but had none. Knowing the bank would require collateral he lacked, he sought the help of a kind wealthy man renowned for his generosity.

When he arrived at the wealthy man's home, he was graciously invited to join the meal. Overwhelmed by the aroma of delicious food, he forgot his purpose and enjoyed the feast instead. Meanwhile, another man entered, declined the invitation to eat, and asked to speak with the rich man privately about an urgent matter. The wealthy man listened attentively, and as fate would have it, this man also needed financial assistance for a project.

He received the help he sought and left. Observing this, the first man quickly stood up and exclaimed, "Sir, that was what I came for." The owner, chuckling, replied, "That person needed the money, not you."

Our anchor scripture reveals how Esau, the first son of Abraham, sold his birthright to his brother Jacob for a mere bowl of stew, driven by the impulse of immediate satisfaction.

Immediate gratification is the longing to fulfill a sudden urge without careful consideration.

The Lessons:

*Impulse Decision: Avoid hasty decisions; many regrettable choices stem from hurried judgments.

*Lack of Foresight: Always consider the future and visualize potential outcomes.

*Lack of Discernment: The Bible warns us to be mindful of our time; we should act wisely, as instructed in Ephesians 5:16 and Matthew 10:16 (paraphrased).

Reflection: Let us meditate on today’s message and pray for the strength to overcome the spirit of immediate gratification.

Counsel:Remember, tough times don't last, but tough people do.