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More Than Genetics…
Romans 14:12 'So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.' (NIV)
 In our time, a debate is raging about how much influence a person really has on his or her destiny. Some people are determinists – they believe that our genes, environment and experiences are the major shaping influence on our lives. What does the Bible offer? It says this: your natural environment and circumstances certainly have a bearing on your life, but you're still free to decide how you will respond to them. That is what makes you truly human. You may have inherited some things genetically or picked them up through your upbringing, but you can choose what you will do with those raw materials. I saw a TV program about a guy who makes wonderful pieces of furniture and art out of driftwood that has been washed ashore by the ocean. To look at this material on the beach you would think that it has no future at all. What makes this man a true artist is his ability to visualize a future that others cannot see. He takes the wood as it is then makes deliberate, rational decisions that shape the basic raw material into something wonderful. Your natural environment, your genes and so on are the raw materials of your life. You must decide what to make of them. This is why the Bible says we are accountable to God. One day we will give account for how we have lived this life. God will look at the talents and the opportunities given to us and measure this against what we have done with them.
Prayer: 'Lord, help me to make the best use of my time and talents for you today.'
© 2003-2004 Mal Fletcher
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