100 Billion Souls

3 Spiritual Metaphors to Help You Understand and Access The Power of God

Take care of the little foxes that spoil the vine

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I. The Little Foxes

I didn’t know what it would cost me to walk with God. I didn’t know it would require sacrificing personal desires and interests in order to stay true to godly teachings. I didn’t know I’d have to stop sleeping around and embrace celibacy.

I didn’t know it would mean saying no to certain activities and behaviors that conflict with my faith, even if those behaviors and activities are popular or widely accepted.

I didn’t know I’d have to go around my heart looking and chasing away the little foxes that were spoiling the vine of my heart, weakening my spirit, and preventing me from accessing God’s power.

I didn’t know.

In this modern age, I didn’t know I’d face ridicule or ostracism from friends and fans who do not share my faith. I didn’t know I’d come across as judgmental or intolerant, and may even face discrimination and limitations on many of the platforms on which I do my work. I didn’t know those who hate God would hate me so much they’d try to sabotage my success.