I don't often go super-spiritual on my blog, because I don't believe in shoving my faith down anyone's throat, and I respect that my readers represent a wide variety of religious denominations. But I think you all know who I am and what I stand for by now, so I'm going to pose an interesting question and would LOVE your feedback! :)
Do you think sin stinks? As in, literally? As in, it has an aroma?
I'm starting to wonder.
Years ago, I realized that when I walked past certain stores in the mall that sold mostly crude or "bad" stuff, they all smelled the same. Spencer's Gifts. Hot Topic, etc. I've been in them before, mostly because while they carried nasty stuff they also carried cute stuff like Hello Kitty notebooks, etc. But I've since learned to stay away and you can only avert your eyes in there for so long.
Well, the other day in Barnes & Noble, when I walked past the secular YA racks, where nearly every cover promoted teen sex or vampires or magic or cult-like themes...there it was. Same aroma. Completely different store.
I know this is sort of odd, but I don't think its a coincidence. After all, the Bible is clear there are unseen battles raging around us every day, everywhere - the battle between angels and demons, good and evil. I believe the Bible. I believe that battle is real and daily. What if it has an aroma?
I'm not one to speculate wild myths or theories, or promote sensationalism. I don't believe Christians should investigate the depths of spiritual warfare, or research too heavily into demonic or cult-ridden religions in an effort to understand them or fight them. I have strong feelings about that, and they're backed up by my trusted church pastor. So please don't think I'm going there. Just curious if I'm the only one whose ever smelled this?
What do you think?
3 comments:
I totally know what you're talking about! I heard (and believe) that just like our bodies have senses, so does our spirit - meaning we can hear God, "feel" His touch, talk to Him, etc. I've felt this smell around places, like you said, and even people - like this girl in college who claimed to be the best Christian ever AND the most sexual person ever (like, she loved to showcase her knowledge of God/the Bible while wearing nothing and bragging about her sensuality/making dirty jokes about everything in between). Confusing, right - to this day I honestly think she has mental problems, though she was pretty smart. But man, she STUNK!! :) I thought so even before she opened her mouth, so I totally get you!
I just realized I must have sounded so judgmental in my previous comment - what I meant is that, just like we're supposed to have the sweet aroma of Christ, we can also become a little stinky if we don't keep ourselves clean in Him... Not saying I always smell wonderful, but that's the goal! :)
Sin does stink! We can't stand up as believers in Christ if we rub shoulders with it. We need to stay far, far away from the filthyness of sin. We shouldn't be reading anything on the occult or dabble in trying to understand it! We should run, run, run away from all ungodliness. I can't believe my relatives on FB who quote scriptures, talk about God in a good way, but yet live like there is no HELL. What comes out of their mouths does not add up to the way they live. People! We can't ride the fence! Now is the time to stand up and be heard! We will not tolerate the stench of Sin!
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