Driven

I’m a big fan of wildlife documentaries. Our planet and the creatures that inhabit it are a constant source of amazement for me. One example that sticks with me is that of the enormous herds of wildebeest which cross the Mara River as part of their annual migration.
As the herd comes to the banks of the river, the leaders seem to hesitate. Do they know crocodiles are waiting just below the surface? Whatever the case may be the natural drive is so strong that the wildebeest plunge down the bank into the river. Even as the big crocodiles devour their companions before their eyes, the wildebeest continue to jump into the river. Their natural instinct compels them to risk their life.

Rebellion is the natural instinct of Man. Since the day he was offered the choice between obedience in paradise and rebellion in hell, Man has naturally chosen the latter. Like the wildebeest, he plunges into sin mindless of the consequences. The difference is Man chooses to cross many rivers every day when he could as easily do differently.

“Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools...Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.”