Using Leisure Time Well - Part 4

In this part, we'll explore some of the dangers in poor uses of leisure time:

Another danger is letting time-wasters consume time without profit. Recreation and sports give exercise and teach teamwork, but when they become an obsession they rob time as our idols. Social media, internet surfing, computer games, and online entertainment easily devour spare minutes and even hours. Take spare moments to seek the things above in the midst of a busy day, maybe with the help of an app on your device or book beside your chair.

What we do when we do not "have to do" anything often betrays the priorities and preferences of our hearts. Haven't you found that your greatest problem in your use of free time is your heart? What reason we have to confess to God our sin! How we need the cleansing blood of Christ and the righteous covering of the Savior, who always redeemed the time He received to work and rest. Let us seek His enlivening grace to lead us to set our affections on the things above and to give us true love to others.

This post may be particularly meaningful to God Before Midnight readers. Kicking back after a long day and staying up late to relax can lead to temptations. That late night leisure time can often reveal the priorities of our hearts. Be careful and use that time well.