It
may seem that God turns his back on evil. A governor once said video poker had
stolen the soul of many people in his state. He spoke of a mother who left a
newborn infant in her car for ten hours to play this game. The infant died from
dehydration and heat. Evil is any addiction that captures your thoughts, heart, soul,
and mind.
No one is beyond the influence of
evil. Have you this day been tempted by evil or engaged in evil behavior or
thoughts? Jesus reminds you in Matthew 6:13 to be constantly on the alert less you
be led into temptation and into the hands of Satan. He specifically tells us to
pray and ask God "not to lead us
into temptation, but deliver us from evil."
Surviving
the onslaught of evil requires letting God do his work in you by filling you
with his power and courage. Ephesians 6:14 directs you to constantly keep on the
breastplate of righteousness to prevent the fiery darts of Satan from
penetrating your life. The nudging of the Holy Spirit enables you to keep
making this choice.
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