The Devil’s Furniture
The Enemy has a large variety of ways to achieve his destructive goals. Here is a metaphorical description of some of these efforts. The Back Burner The English idiom of “putting something on the back burner” refers to knowing very well that something needs to be done but procrastinating and never quite following through on it. It is not a matter of denying that something should or must be done, but rather of saying: tomorrow or the day after, but not today! If procrastinating like this is dangerous and regrettable in everyday life, how much more so must it be with respect to our internal and eternal lives! Nothing makes the devil happier than seeing people procrastinate! As far as he is concerned, people can agree with the message of Jesus, they can be touched, and they can be troubled as long as they do not come to a clear decision. That is why Satan whispers in their ear: You have plenty of time, leave it for later! Enjoy today! Why be so serious while you are still...
