The Better Gamble

The Better Gamble

Imagine your favorite meal. Now imagine it sitting before you, just waiting to be eaten. But there’s a catch. Somewhere within this greatest of meals is a small bit of poison. Not a lot. It might not even kill you. Would you still eat it?

Most people would say no. It’s not a worthwhile risk! Others might be cautious—but then decide that the payoff is worth the risk.

Whether it’s romantic relationships, money decisions, or what we put in our bodies, our choices can too often demonstrate that we care more about our pleasure than our consequences.

If you’re a risk-taker, consider the gamble of choosing God’s guidance regarding your choices. He’s prepared a meal that is far more pleasurable than any earthly thing you can imagine. The only thing hidden inside is a life that matters.

Belief is a wise wager. . . . If you gain, you gain all; if you lose, you lose nothing. Wager, then, without hesitation, that He exists.
—Blaise Pascal