Subtile and Slow

Falling away from God is always subtle and slow.  It doesn’t happen overnight, although one specific event could be the root cause to our beginning this downward trip.  The Devil engineers it to be slow and subtle because he wants it to take hold in our life.  If it was sudden, it would be too noticeable.  We gradually plant, replant and transplant our produce so that it can grow steadily without a growth stunting shock.  If we waited until it was too big, the roots would be all torn up when we transplanted it and it would either die or not recover in time enough to bear fruit for the season.  Likewise is our giving in to the love of money.  It happens slowly so we are not shocked by its effect on us.  If we realized it was happening, we would discontinue following its sorrow piercing path.