Yes, you probably think you are strong, that you have the willpower to overcome any situation. But what if I told you that true strength, and not just strength, but true wisdom, may mean running away?
Consider this part of the Lord’s prayer that could also mean run.
“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” (Matthew 6:13 NIV)
It’s not just asking for strength to overcome temptations, but a request to avoid them altogether. Think about it. What’s better than defeating your enemy? Not getting into a fight in the first place.
This is why you need to know when to run. At the slightest hint of something potentially leading you astray, separate yourself.
Remember Joseph in the Bible? He understood this wisdom. One time, his master’s wife grabbed his robe to force him to go to bed with her, and he left the robe and ran out of the house! (Genesis 39:12).
And you know, this idea of running away doesn’t just apply to major things like sin. Christians should also consider the potential dangers in things often taken for granted.
For instance, knowing the dangers of certain foods, running away may mean avoiding certain sections of the food store.
Understanding that consumer debt is a form of prison, running away may mean not subscribing to shopping deals.
The Bible states it plainly: “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty” (Proverbs 22:3 NIV).
So, what might you need to run away from today? The wise believer considers the danger, and where they may fall, they run.
