Corruptible vs. Incorruptible

In recently reading through 1 Peter in the New Testament, I paused to consider a couple of verses that seemed to stand out (1 Peter 1:3-4, 18-21):

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.


Reading the words incorruptible and corruptible, I quickly determined that as we wade through these weeks of holiday cheer, we are to witness a contest between that which is incorruptible and corruptible. Christmas is the time of year when both seem to ramp up in frequency and focus. Just when we think it is time to focus on the Savior and his birth, we are blasted with advertisements for the latest sale. It is up to each individual who they will allow as the victor in their life. Not wanting to sound the least bit self-righteous, let me declare that I am a fan of the incorruptible. I love new toys, delicious foods, desserts, movies, shoes, clothes, electronic gadgets, you name it. I believe one of the self inflicted tests that I provide myself daily is the balance of said corruptible things and the incorruptible diet that I desire to have as well.
Incorruptible means spirituality, testimony strengthening, service, pondering, scripture studying, life application of spiritual learning. The fruits of a strong incorruptible diet include strong relationships with a spouse and children, a feeling of peace and safety even while living in perilous times, a knowledge of who you are and of your potential, a comforter to help in decision making as well as in times of loss or sadness, and most importantly a strong personal relationship with the Savior. My Christmas wish this year is to enjoy the true incorruptible spirit of the holidays. To overcome the corruptable a bit more than I have previously. That my relationship with my family may be strengthened, that my knowledge of the Savior and his role increase, and that the peace that comes from His atonement fill my home.