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There us a way which seems right to a man, but it’s end is the way of death.

Proverbs 16:25

Marie Curie was a highly acclaimed physicist and chemist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The first woman to win a Nobel prize, she is most famous for developing and proving the theory of radioactivity.

Unfortunately, 40 years of exposure to radiation, in the course of her work, led to her premature death. The damaging effects of radioactivity were not known at the time. Consequently, safety measures which are common place today were not used.

Despite chronic long term illness, culminating with her death from aplastic anemia, Marie Curie never openly acknowledged the health risks of radiation exposure.

She was poisoned by her passion.

History is replete with examples of activities that seemed relatively harmless–at the time–but later turned out to be deadly. The health risks of smoking comes to mind.

So how does one know, in the present moment, what passions to pursue or avoid?

Perhaps wise king Solomon, of ancient Israel, provides the answer in one of his many proverbs.


Proverbs 3:5-6

In reality, the whole universe is a minefield; one wrong step at any point could leave us maimed or dead. Think for a moment. Just how much of what happens on Earth is actually under our direct control?

We have weather forecasters, not “sure”castors.

Sadly, so many of life’s questions end with the same human answer: I don’t know.

But God does.


Psalm 147:5

I seek today to trust my creator as much as that long-suffering guy in the Bible named Job. Here’s what he said about God:


Job 23:10

God Knows.

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Psalm 127:1a

My wife and I enjoy the show “Holmes Makes It Right” on HGTV. If you haven’t seen it, the show stars Mike Holmes, a veteran contractor and home inspector, who helps homeowners fix major issues with their properties.

On many episodes, Mike runs into even greater difficulties than expected. Invariably, it turns out an unqualified person did electrical or plumbing work. The work was not done to code and has been a hazard, hidden inside walls or under floors for years. “Just one spark (or leak),” says a scowling Mike, “and the whole house could have been ruined.”

God has a reality show as well. It’s called, “Unless the Lord Builds the House.” On the show, God, the veteran creator and life inspector helps people fix major issues with their lives. Invariably, His clients find more personal problems than expected. The Lord, however, is not surprised. The work was not done to Biblical code and has been a hazard, hidden inside hearts and minds for years. “Just one prayer,” says a smiling creator, “and your whole house can be saved.”


Jesus (Luke 11:13)

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