As Christians we are always in a constant battle. Just when we think it’s over, the enemy will come against you with different forms of trials and temptations. But the greatest deception comes when we think that we won’t fall. The thought that we wont fall comes from a deceiving spirit. The devil would love for us to think we are safe so that we will then stop being alert and cautious. We become wise in our own eyes for our own downfall (Proverbs 3:7).
a. Be Alert
As 1 Peter 5:8 says, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” He waits for a chance to enter your heart. We as believers should be alert and cautious.
b. Be Led
As Galatians 5:16 says, “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” This is another habit we as Christians need to cultivate. To be sensitive to the spirit and be led by the Spirit all throughout the day, so that we do not gratify the desires of the flesh.
c. Guard your Heart
As Mark 7:21 says, “For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries."
Sin starts from the first glance. The very first wrong thought has already invaded your life. And the more we dwell on it, the more the enemy builds a stronghold in our life. So when you know there’s something that’s taking you away from God, disconnect from it mercilessly. If there is a negative thought that makes you heart bitter, then don’t dwell on those situations. Immediately take authority over it in the name of Jesus and overcome it.
"When a Christian makes a mistake, he does not lose his place as a son but loses his fellowship. Jesus is our Family Lawyer. Whenever we make a mistake and our fellowship is broken, He stands at the right hand of the Father interceding for us. We can immediately go to God about our behaviours. He will help us to get back on our feet, forgive us and help us not to make the same mistake again.”
Written By Tiny Mathew
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