Note the insect on the rose. If allowed to remain on the rose it would devour it. The Japanese Beetle in itself is a beautiful creature with irridescent copper-colored elytra and green thorax and head. Although beautiful, it is deadly to a flower garden.
Be watchful of those with whom you keep company.
Be watchful of those with whom you tell your secrets.
Be watchful of those with whom you give your heart.
Be watchful of who, what and where you invest time and money.
Why? To protect your interests, your heart and your soul.
"Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil,
walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Withstand
him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the
world are undergoing the same sufferings." 1 Peter 5:8-9 WEB
Not only should you be watchful, pray that your brothers and sisters are also watchful. If at any time (I repeat, any time) you slip and make the wrong decisions, ask God's forgiveness, make a change. Then... #keepitmovin
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