Most distractions can be insignificant, but
major distractions can have major repercussions. When Shechem saw Dinah, the
teenage daughter of Jacob, he was saturated with lust. Instead of redirecting
his sexual energy, he gave his impulses full reign and proceeded to rape her.
Shechem allowed greed and
lustful thoughts to have complete control and committed a terrible sin. Too
late he realized there was more to Dinah than her sexual appeal. He permitted a
destructive impulse to build a bridge of destruction to himself, his family and
friends.
Dinah's
brothers demanded revenge, so they created a trap of deception that permitted
them to murder Shechem, his father and brothers. The entire population of the
community was tainted by Shechem’s indiscretions. It’s important to accept the long-term
penalties for submitting to distractions. We can do so by permitting the Holy
Spirit to empower us with purpose and determination to stay true to God’s spiritual
and social boundaries.
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