Catch us the foxes, The little foxes that spoil the vines, For our vines have tender grapes. –
Song of Solomon 2:15
Many times the things that destroy great people are simple little habits they have failed to control. Our text refers to, ‘Little foxes that spoil the vines’; little mistakes that cause big problems.Song of Solomon 2:15
The Roman General Marc Anthony was known as the silver-throated orator of Rome. He was a brilliant statesman, magnificent in battle, courageous, strong. He was handsome. He had all the qualities necessary to become a ruler of the world. However, he had the flaw of moral weakness; that was his vulnerability. On one occasion his personal tutor shouted in his face, “O Marcus, O colossal child, able to conquer the world but unable to resist a temptation.”
That observation about Marc Anthony reverberates through the corridors of many offices of power today. In our political and corporate world, stories of indiscretions have surfaced to shame high office holders. Even the church world has not been spared the disgrace of prominent members of the clergy who have acted in ways that are completely opposed to the values they espouse.
Many excuse their weaknesses as private habits which have no bearing on their professional competence. The truth, however, is that soon enough what we lock up carefully in a private compartment of our lives pops out and invades the more visible areas of our lives. The wrong habits and sins we tolerate can sabotage our future happiness.
Little foxes must not be allowed to spoil the vine. Catch them whilst you can and eliminate their impact on your life.
Prayer:
Lord, give me the grace and courage to confront and overcome the weaknesses in my character.Scriptural Reading:
Song of Solomon 2:8-15
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