Choices and Consequences

When I was younger, I used to say, “You can make any decision that you want, but you can’t choose the consequences that come with that choice.” Think about it. You are free to drive on the left side of the road if you want to, but you will suffer the consequences (along with another innocent driver). You are free to drive any speed that you want to, but a ticket comes as a consequence of that choice. Hey, there are some pairs of actions that are consequences of each other. Let’s try them out: Obedience/Love Trust/Obey Rebellion/Anger Selfish/Lonely For instance, you can choose to be selfish, but you will end up a lonely person. If you love your parents (or spouse, or friend) you will obey them (or honor your marriage contract; keep your friend’s confidentiality). Hey, choices and consequences work for finances, exercises, friendships, and diets. You name it. And, just like I am warning you, Moses warned the Children of Israel and said in Numbers 32:23, “… be sure your sin will find you out.” Hey, make good choices and you will, by default, be making good consequences. You’re welcome.