Chokers

A popular piece of jewelry in the 70’s was the choker.  Even I, who care more for what I like than what is popular or fashionable, [yes] even I had a choker or two.  Rightly named for its snug fit around the neck, I wonder how many things choke us spiritually, rooting out holiness from our lives.  It could be entertainment or work or daily busyness or relationships – there are many. God said through His servant Paul, “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.” (Romans 13:14).  If we’re trying to give up chocolate, it makes perfect sense to stop buying it: make no provision – remove the temptation and opportunity to fail. To promote holiness, we must take decisive action – make determined and disciplined decisions – to remove the things that have become chokers of righteousness.  Do you have a choker or perhaps two?  Ask God to help you deal with it, and watch holiness flourish.