I once heard an NPR interview with an executive from AAA 
regarding the dangers of cell phone use while driving. AAA reported that texting while driving is the “mother of distractions” because the activity involves eyes off, mind off, and hands off the driving task. When these three faculties are disengaged from driving for 2 seconds or more, the likelihood of an accident is greatest. I feel a spiritual lesson coming.
Eyes Off
The writer of Hebrews admonishes we must “run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart” (Heb 12:2–3). What comes into our view matters. Just a 2-second glance away from Jesus and the likelihood of an encounter with sin is significantly increased. Want to stay strong in faith and not lose heart? Eyes on Jesus!
Minds Off
When our minds wander we can quickly follow pathways that lead to sinful thoughts. Scripture says our minds matter. “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things” (Philip 4:8). Just a 2-second thought away from excellence and the likelihood of a fatal engagement with sin is greatest. Want to purify your thoughts? Minds on excellence!
Hands Off
If our faith is not practical but merely intellectual, then Scripture says it is lifeless and useless. We must maintain a hands-on faith and practice the reality of our beliefs. “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead” (Jam 2:14–17). Just two seconds of hands-off biblically endorsed behavior and the likelihood of us having a head-on collision with sin is equal to 100%! Want to have fewer regrets? Put your faith to work. Hands on service!