Each of us has been entrusted with God’s truth. We have all received Scriptural promises that can set us free and provide abundant life. But it must be guarded. Just as seed cast upon the rock can be snatched away by birds and withered by the sun, so God’s truth can do us no good if we neglect it.
One of the ways to neglect God’s truth is to allow our minds to become so filled with unnecessary or worldly thoughts that we inadvertently crowd out God’s word from our life. We can become such experts on sports statistics or celebrity news or theological rabbit trails that we devote insufficient time to meditating upon the mighty truths of God.
You might be the defending champion of your family’s trivia game, but how well do you know, and apply, Scripture? You may be able to recount the batting averages of every player on your favorite team or recite an extensive list of stock prices, but how many verses of Scripture have you memorized? If we are not careful we can fill our minds with superficial data and yet neglect truths that could radically improve our life.
Others become enamored with theological speculation and popular religious fads. They spend countless hours debating and discussing issues of no importance and then neglect profound biblical principles. Time is precious and spent far too quickly. We must use our time wisely to nurture the great work God has begun in our life.