Learning from Bad Choices

From "How to Build a Lasting Marriage" by Elmer and Ruth Towns, here are some thoughts on why people make bad choices (page 104):

1. Habit- it's simply their lifestyle
2. Weakness- they aren't strong enough to say no
3. Ignorance- they don't understand there are alternatives
4. Naivety- they were never taught to make good choices
5. Example- they follow people they mistake as heroes
6. Pleasure- they are ruled by the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (I John 2:16)
7. Comfort- good choices are sometimes hard to make; bad choices are almost always easy

And these reminders to help make good choices (page 118):
Life is filled with choices.
There's usually weakness in strength. Remember the Lord gives strength (Phil. 4:13).
The enemy knows your weakness.
God is the God of second chances.