Leave No Bridge Unburned

A few years ago in Bible Training Institute, one of my teachers said the quote, "Leave no bridge unburned." I never really comprehended the thought until recently. I had gone through a time in my life where I realized that in order to remain in the faith, I had to remove ALL things that could hinder or prevent my success.

It is a very simple thought though when you search the scriptures.

John 3:
[1] There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
[2] The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
[3] Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
[4] Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
[5] Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
[6] That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
[7] Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

Nicodemus did not understand that while literally we cannot be re-birthed by our mother, we can and must have a brand new life when we accept Jesus into our hearts and make Him ruler of our lives. A  new life means that we have to get rid of all things left behind from our old lives. If we leave the bridges built, we will be too tempted to cross them and go back into our old ways. That is why we must 'Leave No Bridge Unburned'!

[2 Corinthians 5:17] Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.


When we are saved by Jesus Christ, He wipes away our past and casts it in to the Sea of God's Forgetfulness. Our slates are wiped clean and we are given an opportunity to renew our lives, make a new start- a second chance. If God can forget the past sins, temptations, troubles, and mistakes that we have made, we have to forget about them too and move on.

Old friends, old places, old music, old clothes, old jobs, old habits, old games, old ANYTHINGS that trigger negative thoughts or impulses from your sinful lifestyle must be removed. Sanctification will help remove the desires to act upon the temptations that will inevitably arise; however, we can help ourselves by doing all we can to prevent the devil from using our weaknesses against us.

Just remember that being saved begins a whole new life. Don't get caught up in the past. Burn those bridges and build new ones. If the road you're on isn't heading straight for Heaven, then you need to get our your map (the Bible) and get back on track! Try being the passenger and letting God be the driver.

-[Destiny Turner]