Take Time to Anticipate How Good Idea Might Lead to a Potential Problem.. Judges8

Gideon probably had good motives for making the ephod. Unfortunately, the people began to worship the ephod as an idol. Sadly, many decisions that stem from good motives produce negative results. Perhaps no one stops to ask , "what might go wrong?" in your plans & decisions, take time to anticipate how good idea might lead to a potential problem.

This relationship between Gideon and a concubine produced a son who tore apart Gideon's family and caused tragedy for the nation. Gideon's story illustrates the fact that heroes in battle are not always heroes in daily life. Gideon led the nation but could not lead his family. 

No matter who you are, moral laxness will cause problems, just because you have won a single batlle with temptation does not mean you will automatically win the next one. We need to be constantly watchful againts temptation. Sometimes satan's strongest attacks come after a victory