Life or Death?

This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.  (Deuteronomy 30:19-20

God has gifted us with free will. Every day we have the choice to choose life (living in God’s will) or death (sin).  This choice does not just affect us. When we choose to ‘live’ our friends, spouse, and children see our dedication to living a Christ-like life. They see how God moves in us and changes us to become His witness. Our dedication and faith becomes something that can inspire our children and shape their spiritual lives as they grow up. On the other hand, when we choose to sin they see that as well, and it too can change and shape their lives but rarely for the better. No matter how independent you may think you are, every action in your life impacts those around you. This impact often stretches beyond those we know to those whom we don't know, like ripples reflected in a pond.
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What does it mean to choose life over death to you?

How do you feel this impacts those around you?