A Call to Discernment

We define living beings as pure or impure by what they feed on. In the same way, the Bible categorizes the pig as an unclean animal. A verse in the Bible goes like this: "Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion." This pretty woman is referred to as a pig because she doesn’t have discretion—a sense of right and wrong, the wisdom to choose right over wrong.

When we feed on everything available on the internet, we become like this woman. Even if she wears a costly ring on her nose, it is of no use as she feeds on unclean things. Similarly, even if we think we have something of worth in us, it becomes meaningless because we feed on unclean things.

Hey friends, did you know that the term "Brain Rot" has been declared the word of the year by Oxford? Brain rot happens when we mindlessly scroll through content, turning our brains into dim-witted ones. Take a moment to consider what we choose to feed on. May we carefully feed our minds, as stated in the following verse:

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." (Philippians 4:8)

Dear God, fill us with the wisdom to choose right over wrong. May we feed only on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable—anything excellent or praiseworthy. May we not be like a pretty woman with no wit but instead be women of wisdom. Give us the strength and grace to be such a women, Lord. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.