Staring into the Abyss

Ah temptation. If we know what the two oldest occupations are then tempting must be the oldest hobby. I don't know that it pays well, but it does seem to be everywhere. Heck even Jesus had to deal with it. I mean, honestly, the man was just wanting to be left alone in the desert to pray. He wasn't hurting anybody. I doubt the lizards minded his presence much. But could he get some freakin' peace and quiet? Oh NO! The Devil had to show up and start testing him.

Why is it when things are going well, or even when they are not, for that matter, pretty soon the apple is dangled right there in front of you. You might be blessed with a whole orchard of tasty, nutritious apples, but why does the one you shouldn't have look so much more appealing?

After spending 15 years learning every financial lesson the hard way we finally have our ducks in a row. Debt free and saving big time.

But then the forbidden fruit just has to sneak up and bite ya on the butt in a weak moment doesn't it? Oh sure, normally we are strong enough to resist. We can think of our goals and plans and keep to the straight and narrow. Oh sure maybe some dark chocolate sneaks in now and then for medicinal purposes but mostly we can toe the line.

Until in a fit of selfishness our temptations fight out of the cage we keep them in and run screaming through your head HEARTS ON FIRE!!!!!!!

Ok, maybe that is just me. Maybe diamonds aren't your thing. But we all have something that seems irresistible. Big TV's, or cars that are younger than your kids, or cool electronics, or a house you want to be buried in. Something that you would commit murder or mayhem to get. Well, maybe not, but you'd REALLY REALLY consider it.

Maybe even sell a kidney. What the heck, you have an extra, right?

It isn't logical. It isn't smart. It would probably earn you a smack on the head from Dave Ramsey, but that doesn't change the fact that you still want it.