Compromise always starts small. A little dishonesty here, a little silence there, a little bending of God’s Word to fit culture. The Bible says, This false teaching is like a little yeast that spreads through the whole batch of dough (Galatians 5:9 NLT). The Greek word for yeast is zymē, meaning something small that spreads until everything is affected. Just as one drop of mud pollutes a whole glass of water, one small compromise can ruin a clear witness for Christ.

Peter discovered this when he followed Jesus at a distance and warmed himself at the enemy’s fire. Before he knew it, he was denying the very One he loved. Fear polluted his spring. But here’s the good news — Jesus didn’t throw away Peter. He restored him and filled him with boldness through the Holy Spirit. What once was polluted became pure again, and Peter went on to preach boldly to thousands.

The same God who restored Peter can cleanse your life today. Don’t let the “little foxes” or the “little leaven” spread. Decide now, as Daniel did, that you will not defile yourself. Keep your spring pure, your light shining, and your salt salty. The world is thirsty, and some will taste Jesus through you only. Let them taste and see that the Lord is good.

Just a Thought

                             – PSS