Results May Vary

(Pro 19:8 KJV)  He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

How often results vary.  You see that on medications and recipes.  I know that my coffee seems to come out different on different days.  Currently I am experiencing a change in my oatmeal.  I measure the same way, set the timer the same, set the stove the same and have the same attitude.  It is still coming out different.

In oatmeal that is just a curiosity.  When it comes to the important things of life there is a word here that we need to note, “keep” (8104).  This is not the casual matter of putting something on the right shelf.  You have seen the instructions to keep out of direct sunlight and away from moisture.  This is more a matter of applied guard duty.  It means staying alert.

So?  When I am making pudding an ounce of milk will not make much difference.  2% instead of non-fat will still make the desired result.  When it comes to our spiritual walk a 2% variation over a lifetime can spell disaster.  Stay alert.