Identifying Jesus' Commandments
(On Dealing with Distractions - Part II)

In the previous issue, we began a discussion on distractions with examples from the scriptures that show us the threat that is posed by them.

Practical Steps for Dealing with Distractions

First, we can more easily avoid a distraction if we are not in its presence. But if in its presence we must deal with it. So abstain: "Abstain from all appearance of evil" (1 The. 5:22).

This is practical wisdom. Don't put yourself where the distraction is if you can help it. If social media is a distraction, don't have the app on your phone. If certain TV shows suck hours out of your life, don't have cable. If certain places or people consistently pull you off mission, don't go there, don't spend time with them.

But sometimes we can't avoid the distraction. Sometimes it's right there in front of us. Then we must deal with it deliberately. We must abstain. We must resist. We must maintain our focus despite its presence.

Second, we all need study time. Most of us need more study time. "Study to shew yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Tim. 2:15)

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Bill Prince, Jr.

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