“Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak”. Matthew 26:41
We live in a world embroiled by Satan. The darkness has invaded every fiber of society. Christians are vulnerable to the temptations of the world and many fall when they are attracted by an evil action.
Temptation is not a sin. Everyone is tempted at times. We are weak people with an inner desire to live for self and many times respond to the desires of the flesh.
Satan knows all your weaknesses and temptation is a weapon he uses to destroy a believer.
We have to be alert and yielding to the Holy Spirit at all times. Pray vigilantly and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any temptation in your thoughts or actions that are grieving the Holy Spirit. Then seek repentance and pray for the blood of Jesus to cover you.
God does not tempt people but provides a way of escape and the discipline to avoid temptation.
Temptation becomes a sin when we allow the evil thoughts to linger within our mind.
The Bible teaches we are lured and enticed by Satan to pursue an evil desire. If we allow the desire to remain and grow within our inner being then sin is conceived. If left unattended the sin will be lived out and bring death.
When temptation comes to a believer immediately pray to God to remove the evil from your mind. Flee from the temptation and pray for a shield of protection against any evil or wickedness.
Take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ Jesus. He will protect and guide a believer into His perfect will.
Hal Hollister Ministry 