What are you passionate about? In our modern culture, we often hear that we should follow our passions. Passion is the barometer of whether something is good or not. If you are passionate about something, then that thing is good for you. Relationships based on passion are deemed the best relationships. But is passion an accurate gauge of goodness?
In 1 Peter 1:14, the Bible says, “…do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance.” Everyone has various passions and desires. But what shapes those passions? Where do they come from? Are they based on carnal wants, or are our desires shaped by God’s Word? Passion and desire are not enough to determine what is right and good. When our passions are not shaped or tempered by obedience to God’s Word, they are more likely to lead us into sin and judgment. Let God’s Word guide your life, not ignorant passions.