Martha got distracted by all of the business and wasn’t paying attention to Jesus. Jesus had come over for dinner and there was a number of people doing a number of different things. We need community, sometimes it’s the people around us that help keep us on track. He lied to her and convinced her that what God really said wasn’t true…she got distracted and made a mistake. The serpent was able to distract eve when she was isolated. In the garden of eden everything was provided. When we get distracted and make mistakes we are out of position and try to cover up rather than go to God for forgiveness and help. I don’t believe it was the first time he had been up on that roof, and he probably knew exactly who Bathsheba was because her husband Uriah was in Davids army.ĭavid got distracted and then made the situation worse but murdering to cover up his mistake. Instead he stayed in Jerusalem, and because he was there it created an opportunity for him to be distracted. 2 Samuel 11:1ĭavid was king, and his responsibility was to be at war with his men. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. In Davids story however he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Lust and sexuality is a massive distraction for many people. You’ll find in the bible that there are a number of people that were distracted by relationships. ![]() She continued to distract Samson from his identity and convinced him to give away his secret. Samson was no different, the key parts of his vow were constantly challenged by Delilah. It is important to remember that who you really are, your identity will always be a point of attack from the enemy. Samsons identity was established in God, and his nazarite vow was a part of who Samson was. What you will find is a man who had a destiny and let his relationship distract him from his purpose. You can read about Samson in Judges 13-16. Examples of Distractions in the Bible Samson Paul is instructing people about marriage and saying that things of this world can distract us from being fully devoted. The word used here ( aperispástōs) in the Greek means without distraction, or the opposite which is full devotion. Often that’s what a distraction can feel like…we are being drawn away from purpose, or unable to focus.Īnd this I say for your own profit, not that I may put a leash on you, but for what is proper, and that you may serve the Lord without distraction 1 Corinthians 7:35 NKJV The word used here ( περιεσπᾶτο) in the Greek literally means to drag all around, to draw away and to be driven about mentally. Here are some examples…īut Martha was distracted with much serving… Luke 10:40 NKJV In the bible the word distraction doesn’t appear very often. ![]() … Distraction comes from the Latin dis-, “apart,” and trahere, “drag.” So distraction is when you’re dragged away from your task. Biblical Definition of DistractionĪ distraction is something that takes your attention away from what you’re supposed to be doing. Getting back on track from being spiritually distracted isn’t difficult, but usually requires us to get intentional with our time and attention. Distraction takes us off course, it either prevents us from experiencing something God has for us or puts us in the wrong position. Either you are trying to figure out how to stop the distraction from happening, or you are looking for ways to get back on track after a distraction.ĭistraction comes in all forms and from all directions, but the result is the same each time. You are probably looking at these stories for one of two reasons. So you are wondering who in the bible got distracted?
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