Fatal Attraction

Our minds wonder in la la land over the things that we are most attracted to, whether it is a person, a beautiful scene, a song, job, sport, child, art, speech, entertainment, challenge, etc.   We all appreciate different things but for different reasons.  Some people appreciate gifts, while others need affirmation.  Some are triggered by sight, some by touch.  For me personally, I am drawn to smart creativity.  I like a challenge.

I guess my question is, why is attractiveness not universal?  Around the world beauty has different standards.  Some of my best friends, I'm most similar to, are not attracted to the same guys.  Don't get me wrong, I'm glad, because otherwise we might have some cat fights over some of these guys.  But at the same time what is causing us to be attracted to something? 

Then there are things we know we should be attracted to but struggle with the fact we are not.  Or we are attracted to things and know we should not be.  Like the dangerous guy, one the rides motorcycles, is daring, smokes and drinks, and plays guitar.  What in the world is appealing about that?  Maybe adventure, excitement?  The "nice guy" is always last.  Why?  I HAVE NO IDEA! 

God has created everything, every person.  He is beautiful.  His goodness is pure.  His grace is attractive.  Is it universal?  What about God is unattractive to the non believer? Is it our portrayal of God that is unattractive?  Is it the misinformation or no information on Christ that leave people rejecting Him? 

Of all the things I can think of in the world, God is the only thing I can't imagine people finding unattractive.  Maybe the Church, the change in lifestyle, or organized religion is unattractive but God Himself is holy.  Maybe we can do a better job of giving people God and less church, rules or religion. 

We are attracted to things that delight us, not necessarily what is good for us.  If we were disciplined enough to let the good things be in our lives we would delight in the benefits of the good effects.  Just because there is an attraction, doesn't mean it is good.  Hello!  Eve found the fruit delightful and now we are all sinners.  Lucifer found power delightful and he is an enemy of God.  Israel found treasure delightful and they missed out on the promised land. Paul delighted in status and religion and he killed Christians (for a time).  Those that delight themselves in the Lord, he will give you your desires.