“But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.” James 14-15
Jesus forgives all sin and makes a believer clean through His blood. However, we are all accountable to turn away from darkness and walk in the light of Jesus.
This blog discusses how we get entangled in sin and spiritual insight to overcome the temptations of Satan.
The conflict between Jesus and sin goes on every day of your life. No one is immune.
The driving forces that lead to sin are the desires of the flesh and the attraction of the world.
James explains very clearly how this happens. The believer is tempted by some form of evil. This happens to every one. But when the temptation is allowed to turn into a desire then sin is conceived in the believer’s inner being and will be lived out in his life. If the sin continues Satan can easily create a stronghold and the believer will be in bondage.
The remedy is to immediately flee from any temptation and pray for protection from Jesus.
Another spiritual tool is to take every thought captive to the obedience of Jesus. He will provide wisdom and discernment between light and darkness.
The world’s standards of life and moral values are contrary to Jesus. The world is a temptation and will cause a believer to be led astray. He should sever all evil ties and compulsive behaviors of the world and be grounded in Jesus.
The spiritual solution is to walk with Jesus anchored to the Holy Spirit. Jesus desires to be a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your pathway but this will only happen to those who invite the Holy Spirit to have authority over their life. He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
Pray, read the Bible and listen to the voice of Jesus. He desires to protect you from all evil!
Hal Hollister Ministry 