Danger- Run Away!

I am not sure that I can say it any better than this sign! 

All too often I see teenagers, and yes even adults that feel like they can safely play around the edges of addictions without consequences. I hear comments like "I only get drunk when I'm at a party", or "smoking pot once in a while isn't a problem", or even "looking at porn every now and then isn't bad".

The problem with any of these statements is that you risk kissing a fish! OK, I can't say that I know too many people who actually kiss fish when they are using alcohol or drugs.  (Well I knew a guy who ate a live one once, but that's another story)   I do know to many people who have done things that are embarrassing, dangerous, life threatning, and many times have had things happen that are life changing!

In addition to all of those one time risks you need to take into account the risk of an addiction that could plague you for a very very long time! When you weigh risks these over any short term fun, or enjoyment the math simply does not add up! 

In Luke Jesus was teaching his followers and specifically talked about the consequence of "playing around with addiction" He said:

"But be on your guard. Don't let the sharp edge of your expectation get dulled by parties and drinking and shopping. Otherwise, that Day is going to take you by complete surprise, spring on you suddenly like a trap, for it's going to come on everyone, everywhere, at once. So, whatever you do, don't go to sleep at the switch. Pray constantly that you will have the strength and wits to make it through everything that's coming and end up on your feet before the Son of Man." Luke 21: 34-36 The Message

Ask yourself is it really really worth it?