A study concluded that plainer cigarette packages would make smoking less appealing.
In response, they introduced a legislation that require tobacco companies to replace color, logos, and promotional text on cigarette packages with health warnings and images of diseased lungs.
In effect, the Marlboro Man would give way to the Grim Reaper in an effort to reduce the number of deaths caused by smoking. But cigarette packaging isn’t the only thing that may be tempting on the outside with a toxic product inside.
The Old Testament book of Proverbs urges us to carefully consider the long-term results of all our choices.
The recurring phrase “in the end” (Prov. 5:4; 25:8; 29:21) is a warning to look and ask if what we’re attracted to will ultimately lead to joy or sorrow, honor or disgrace, life or death.
The key to avoiding the tragic results of foolish choices is embracing God’s wisdom as our guide through life.
Wisdom is understanding what’s really important.
-ODB
