Pulling weeds

One of the sure signs of spring is the presence of dandelions. Despite their yellow floral bursts, they are really noxious weeds.

And doesn’t it seem that there’s always one lawn in your neighborhood that’s worse than others?

That neighbor’s problem just might become yours, because weeds eventually germinate and the airborne seeds will drop onto any available fertile soil. Without attention, it won’t take long for your green lawn to be full of weeds, too.

When one part of the body suffers, we all do.

Those of us who live by faith need to focus on ridding the weeds in our backyards before they infect our neighbors. We cannot run independently. Our sin isn’t just our own — it hurts the entire community. One bad apple at work pulls the whole unit down. One grumpy family member affects everyone. One bad egg at church can disrupt a whole congregation.

We all affect each other.

We are coming out of the long winter and we look forward to greener days ahead. But those days will be spoiled if we don’t get rid of the weeds now. They will spread and will overtake all the good for you and those around you.

What kind of weeds need to be pulled from your life? Comment here.