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“I just can’t put my finger on it!”  This phrase has likely been uttered by most if not all of us.  I might suggest an amended phrase in light of this past Sunday’s sermon on Deuteronomy 6:1-9, “I just won’t put my finger on it!”

We all battle disordered desires, misplaced affections and out-of-line loves.  To be fair, we are not always aware of all of these wrong (sinful) priorities, but many times we are, and we choose not to address it…we ‘just won’t put our finger on it’.  Although it may not seem this way at times, I know from the truth of God’s Word that I am not the only one who is obstinate, arrogant and apathetic.

Sometimes I just don’t care that I love the wrong things.  My selfishness might be displayed as laziness or indulgence.  Sometimes I am too proud to rightly align my loves.  My selfishness might be displayed as self-justification or self-righteousness.  Sometimes I am simply stubborn.  My selfishness might be displayed as a critical spirit and judgmental attitude.

Jesus died not only for my sins to be forgiven and my relationship with God to be reconciled; not only that I might have eternal life, but that I might cultivate right loves by obeying what he says is right.  In so doing, God is glorified.  In so doing, I demonstrate my love for the LORD.  In so doing, I fulfill my purpose according to God’s design.

Let us help one another as we listen to God’s Word and are taught by it; as we submit to the Spirit’s work in us (even through our conscience), to diligently take responsibility for our own obedience to the commandments of God.  Let’s all grow up together in loving the LORD our God with all our heart and soul and might! 

Like an unhelpful app on your phone, put your finger on the wrong loves in your life, press and hold and ‘uninstall’.  You may be surprised at what happens!