One little look won't hurt anything. How often I try to convince myself that one "little something" won't really affect anything. The truth of the matter is, though, that all it takes is one "little something".
We know that we can't give satan even a little toe hold. If we allow him just a crack in the door, it won't be long before he will overpower us and blast the door wide open. When he blasts that door open, a bevy of temptations will swoop right in. We can't allow him even that crack. We must constantly be on our guard.
The word for today comes from Matthew 26:41, NIV, which reads, "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."
The Bible tells us that satan is walking about seeking whom he may devour. He is just wanting us to let down our guard just a smidgen. If we will take just one little look, just one little listen, just one little compromise, he will try to devour us. However, he doesn't stand a chance when we have JESUS standing guard over our hearts. Watch and pray - the spirit is indeed willing but this old body gives in way too often.
Next time satan tries to pry your temptation door open, even just a smidgen, say, "En garde satan!" JESUS will help us defeat those wily temptations.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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