The wife and I have temporarily banned ourselves from Amazon. We find it just too easy to spend on this platform. I really liked the “One Click” buy button. It was so convenient. Need some coffee? Just click the button. Need an extension for the power washer? Just click the button. And for the most part, we didn’t receive “cheap Chinese” junk either. The products were usually good. And if perchance we were not 100% happy – guess what – we just sent it back.

Sinning is even easier. It could be just a look and a thought. As Jesus said in Matthew 5:28 (ESV) — But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

As a result, in this world, we have a constant war between guilt and grace. This battle will last until we breathe our last breath. And it is precisely this battle that will keep us moving forward towards perfection (Mt. 5:48) and our Heavenly Home.

But we are in danger when we get rid of guilt through redefining or denying sinful behavior. Rather we should keep making amends through confession, repentance, and restitution.

Friend, would you consider banning yourself from the contaminants in this world because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy” (1 Pt. 1:16).