“For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” Romans 8:13
We all have vulnerabilities that can easily lead us astray from God and cause misery and destruction.
You and I were born with an inner condition to live for self and defy the ways of God. This condition will never leave you while living on earth.
We live in a world where you are constantly bombarded with false impressions every day of our life. They come from people in your life, through your mobile or laptop device, on television and radio and in social media.
We are constantly tempted with immorality, debauchery and greed for money and the luxurious life.
It is almost impossible to find the truths and glory of God in this upside down world.
It is inevitable that we all will lapse into sin at different times in our lives.
This happens because we choose to satisfy the flesh and turn away from the guidance and protection of the Spirit of Christ.
How do you get entangled into illicit behavior?
What happens is Satan entices you with a temptation and you choose to entertain this in your mind. Then desire for the temptation is conceived and sin is born in your heart.
The sin will eventually be lived out and can easily lead to an addiction or compulsive behavior.
Here are some tools to help you stay on track with God:
Start each day with prayer and commit your works to God. Ask God for wisdom and protection.
Invite the Holy Spirit to have authority over your thoughts, words and decision making.
Listen to the voice of God and respond with obedience to His instructions.
Spend a few minutes each day reading the Bible.
Ask God to search your heart and reveal anything not pleasing to Him.
Take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ and flee immediately from the enticements coming from Satan.
If doubts or confusion arise during the day take a time out and seek God for wisdom.
Hal Hollister Ministry 