Battling Evil Assaults: Allied with God - Part 3

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.  

The Conscience As an Alert System - Part 3

Many homeless people survive by begging, borrowing, or stealing enough money to satisfy a daily appetite for food and whatever addictions he or she must support. Addictions exist across all classes of society. Statistics disclose that  numerous stay-at-home wives and mothers secretly survive the day by devouring alcohol or non-prescription drugs.

The appetite for alcohol is astounding, and if it evolves into an addiction, it weakens the conscience and integrity while interfering with sound judgment.  Listen to Isaiah 56:12. "Come, let us get wine. Let's drink our fill. And tomorrow will be like today, even better."  This verse reveals how alcohol becomes an obstacle to sound judgment choices.

Escaping responsibilities by numbing the brain works only for a while. Your conscience and integrity cry out for change and healthy choices, such as dependency on God's word and the wisdom of Christ for guidance and strength to manage daily living. Christ Jesus is knocking on your door and waiting for an invitation to come in. Choose Christ Jesus now.