There was a large group of people gathered. On one side of the group stood Jesus. On the other side stood Satan.

Separating them was a fence running through the group.

The scene set, both Jesus and Satan began calling to people in the group. One by one, each having made up his or her own mind, went to either Jesus or to Satan. This kept going for some time.

Soon enough, Jesus had gathered around him a group of people from the larger crowd, as did Satan.

One man did not join either group. He climbed the fence that was there and sat on it.

Jesus and his group of people left and disappeared; and, so also did Satan and his group of people.

The man on the fence sat alone. As this man sat there, Satan came back,  appearing to be looking for something which he had lost.

The man said, "Have you lost something?"

Satan looked straight at him and replied, "No, there you are; come with me.”

The man said, “But, I sat on the fence. I chose neither you nor him."

Satan said, "That's okay; I own the fence.”

- Unknown

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There is one decision that we should be careful not to be apathetic toward. We cannot sit on the fence when it comes to our faith. Faith takes commitment. Jesus has already offered us salvation; all we have to do is accept. Then we can get off the fence and begin living fully committed to Him.

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And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?  Matthew 16:26 NLT

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT

Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me.  Matthew 12:30 NLT

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.  James 1:12 NLT

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 NLT

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