Little foxes
Author
Nancy G. Marquez
Summary: Small things can have a big impact over time, like little foxes that can destroy a vineyard. We should not overlook the small things or forget that they have the potential to grow. Small things are born within us and can lead to bigger issues. We need to be vigilant and prevent these little things from ruining our lives and relationships.
Beware of the little things that seem insignificant, but can create ruin over time! It is important that we pay attention to the things that are being brought into our lives, that undermine the foundation that has been established, and that do not seem to have influence, but that in the long run damage our existence. In the book of the Song of Songs, Ch. 2, the Bible tells us about the "little foxes" that spoil the vines. These little foxes were introduced to the vineyards through holes that they made under the fence, since they undermined the foundation; they spoiled the beauty and productivity of the vineyard.
As wise believers, we must prevent some mistakes:
First Mistake: Missing the little things - When we overlook the little things it is like walking on a beautiful path full of fragrant flowers, with a pebble in our shoe. It is like trying to look at a beautiful sunset with a little rubbish in your eye.
Second Mistake: Forgetting that small things have the ability to grow - A white lie has the ability to become a great deception. A small offense has the ability to become a great root of bitterness that contaminates many.
Third Mistake: Ignore that small things are born within us - Big things are only a reflection of what is inside. In the time of Jesus, the religious were very strict with the laws and the one who was taken in a fault of adultery had to pay with death (stoned). Jesus came hunting little foxes and said: "Anyone who looks at a woman to lust for her in his heart has already committed adultery against her" (Mt. 5: 27-28). The Pharisees emphasized the law that said “you shall not kill; and he who kills will be guilty of judgment ”(Mt. 5: 21-22), but Jesus came hunting little foxes and said:“ Anyone who is angry with his brother, will be guilty of judgment ”.
According to the beauty and productivity of a vineyard it was reduced by the invasion of little foxes, likewise it is those things that we neglect that destroy the beauty and productivity of our own life and our relationship with God, our marital relationships, our relationships. family, our relationships as a church, as a community, and as a family of faith.
Have you spotted any of these little foxes shaking you? A wise believer is careful and vigilant not to let in little foxes that ruin his life.