Matthew 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
What the rich Young ruler really meant is that if Christ was to tell him what to do, he could choose to do it on his own. Yet when Christ told him what needed to be done, the scripture says he went away sorrowful. Some persons shudder as they pass those Brownies and Twinkies on the store shelf at Publix, and those Chocolates and Ice creams beckon others with their tantalizing flavors.
And even though we know what is the right healthy thing to do, somehow our deep, inner cravings are often allowed to gain ascendency over conscious choice. Thus, some children are born with a propensity for a sweet tooth and as they reach for candy, lollipops and sweets we may be wondering why they would gravitate to such foods.
Often, that sweet tooth was handed down, as a legacy from one generation to the next that then culminated in a high probability of diabetes in kids. In fact, many persons chafe at Adam for eating the forbidden fruit, which he knew would eventually kill him. Yet, throughout history, the human family has followed his lead in eating that which we know will eventually take its toll on us. Are we doing so only by choice, or are there genetic factors at play?
Psalms 14:2 The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. 3 They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!