February 11- Why Do People Choose Evil?

Exodus 32:1-33:23
Matthew 26:69-27:14
Psalm 33:1-11
Proverbs 8:33-36

Reading Exodus 32 and 33, I just want to laugh and cry. Moses goes up to the mountain to receive the law, and while he is there, the Israelites are breaking it. The law never made it down the mountain! The law was broken before it was ever even given! Why is it that people choose evil? Why are human beings so quick to disobey their God? This text reminds me that it doesn't matter what experiences we have, what signs we've seen, and what slavery we've been freed from, it is always an easy departure from God back into idolatry! The people quickly mix their Egyptian pagan worship with their Jewish monism together, to form a new religion of idolatry. How did they get there? Bad advice. Misguided faith. Selfish intentions. We should seek God, that we will not also fall to these things. The point is, it is very natural to choose rebellion against God. So you've had the experiences, seen the signs, and been freed from slavery? Don't stop seeking God! You too are just a heartbeat away from breaking God's law. The key is to turn to God. He will help you know if you're following bad advice, a misguided faith, or selfish intentions. Draw near to the mountain of the Lord! Moses drew near to God and was freed from wickedness.