Avoidable Trouble

Who wants trouble?  None of us do and if we listen to God’s counsel there’s a lot of trouble we can avoid. A loving and protective parent wants to safeguard their child, so they teach them not to touch a hot stove, not to eat poisonous berries, and not to interact with strangers on their own. God through His word in the Bible provides warning signs of danger for us and, if we heed them, they will help us live safely and avoid relapse.

Following are some ways we can avoid trouble in our daily lives:

Whether it is convenient to stick with the truth or not, God clearly tells us that harm and trouble will come to us when we avoid acting on His proven ways or hide the truth about our activities  as we lie to others. 

These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth.  (1 Timothy 6:5 NLT)

How many times did we think we were smart enough to get away with something that was dishonest, and it didn’t cause us any concern as long as we were not caught? To avoid problems in life and in our recovery this kind of thinking and behaving needs to change. 

People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace. (Proverbs 10:10 NLT)

Sponsors make themselves available to newcomers in a recovery program because newbies need reliable help to move away from trouble into the peace and blessings of a life with God in recovery. Seeking and following the wisdom of those who are successfully walking with God in recovery is a wonderful way to avoid unnecessary trouble.

People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed. (Proverbs 13:13 NLT)

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to set my heart on doing what You say is right and turn away from what You say is harmful. Give me the humility I need to seek out and follow the wisdom of those who are successfully walking with You. Amen