Remember this. When people choose to withdraw far from a fire, the fire continues to give warmth, but they grow cold. When people choose to withdraw far from light, the light continues to be bright in itself but they are in darkness. This is also the case when people withdraw from God.
~ Augustine
That we have the power to choose appeals to every one. There appears to be so many options, therefore the directive given to Israel by Joshua,ch.24:15 “choose you this day whom you will serve” I will take seriously today. I will stand close to the warmth! Love this analogy.