The word for today is - Resist!

Good morning,

The word for today is - Resist !

 

Now, let's start with some people in the Bible that didn't resist the devil, Eve ate forbidden fruit, Abraham lies about Sarah, that displeased God, there are many more. Everybody has impure thoughts of one type or another. That's part of being alive, ( flesh). Having an impure thought come into your mind is not a sin by itself; choosing to entertain the thought is a sin. The key is not to allow yourself to consider or dwell on anything God would not want you to do. Don't allow yourself to think about sinning or ways you could go about sinning. Read Romans 13:14, But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.  Now, read verse 13:13, Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.This means,Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. To resist temptation, we must first know what temptation is.  Temptation starts with a harmless thought or desire that entices us to do something that we are not supposed to do. Next the initial thought is then entertained and explored.   And then after entertaining the thought, we commit the act of sin to fulfill our cravings and desires.  We also entertain tempting thoughts so that we can justify or rationalize committing the sinful act. Once you identify what motivates you to sin, pray about it, talk to the Lord. Also ask him to help you resist and reject these thoughts. Resist it with God's help. For example, if you feel unloved, pray to enjoy God’s love instead of looking for love in someone or something, the fulfillment is in Christ Jesus. Amen ! We have a way out, how? By asking the Lord for help, he said in His word that He is our helper in the time of trouble, He is the way and the truth.Take a few minutes to ask God to reveal any areas in your life that need to change. You can resist the devil's ways,how? by keeping your mind stay of Him (the Lord), not on a man, a woman or anything of this world ! The Bible tells us to aim for perfection read 2 Corinthians 13:11, Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. You have to have oneness in the Spirit, how? with Jesus! This way being,with God your complete! However, we all come short, and God's Word encourages us not to give up! When we ask the Lord to help us, he does. Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !