A story was told of the greatest soccer player that ever lived. The great soccer player Pelé was a smoker when he was younger. His father caught him one time, and instead of getting angry, he called his son to the porch where they spoke. His father reasoned, “Pelé, you realize that if you continue smoking, you will not play as well as you could.”
Pelé said “Yes, I know, but I can’t stop.”
His father continued as he pulled out his wallet, “Well, if you are going to smoke, I would prefer it if you had your own and did not have to borrow.” With this, he pulled out the last two dollar bills that he had. Pelé never had a problem smoking again.
It is only when we realize the love that our heavenly Father has for us that we start dealing with our evil habits. He has gone to great lengths to redeem us for Himself.
You were bought with a price; do not become bondservants of men.
For you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
Like Pelé, if you stop now, who knows what great things the future has awaiting you.
Give it some thought.
Gary