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Topic: Illustrate the meaning of “All that Glitters is Not Gold” (without using the actual phrase or literal example). (01/24/08)
Got Coke?

Coca-Cola, "It's the real thing." Would you like to buy the world a coke? What exactly is the real thing? There are so many things in life that looks like the real thing, but are merely just packaged in a way that fool and rob us of all that God has to offer. Let's face it; many would rather have a coke instead of the truth. Here is some truth to consider, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." (Proverbs 14:12 NASB) I don't think I want that coke; it must be one of those flavors that sound great, but after you take a big gulp you begin to regurgitate and stink like hell. How often does something or someway look and feel good but ends up being the worst thing you have or done? Just like coke, there are way too many flavors in this world that may all look and sound wonderful. Which flavor will you choose?

How about sin? Do you know what one of the biggest problems with sin is? Consider this truth, "Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man. But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel." (Proverbs 20:17 NASB) Sin is sweet to the flesh and guess what we are wrapped in; you got it, flesh, carnal hungry lusting flesh. A very big problem indeed! No wonder Paul exclaims, "Wretched man that I am" (Romans 7:24a NASB). I don't think anyone would enjoy a mouthful of gravel. Which bread will you choose?

For sure, there are many wonderful things to enjoy in this abundant life that Jesus came to bring us all (John 10:10), but let us live abundantly and wisely at the same time. We will and shall fall too, there is no doubt about that, we can't help ourselves. Jesus, however, will lift us up, supply grace and get us through and teach us something new.

So I ask you again, would you like to buy the world a coke? There is only one "real thing" in this life and Paul got it right when he concludes, "Who will set me free from the body of this death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!" (Romans 7:24b-25a NASB) Coke or truth, one or the other, we cannot have both nor afford.
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Jan Ackerson
02/01/08
I like the way you extended the "Coke" metaphor throughout this piece.

My only recommendations would be 1) to expand this with more personal examples, and 2) to avoid using "Christian cliches". Christians in your reading audience will have read them already, and non-Christians will be turned off by them. Find fresh ways to express these truths, and your audience will follow.

You use some great descriptions--keep up the good work!
Marlene Austin
02/02/08
"Coke or truth?" - interesting way to approach this topic. :)
Laury Hubrich 
02/02/08
This is a nice little devotional. Keep on writing for God's glory!
Laury