But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when the desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full grown, brings forth death. James 1:14-15



Well, those skinny, long bugs that seem to take over my yard this time of year continue to hover around the two doors that lead into my house. Every time a door is opened, I think several manage to slip in and fly around the house. But, once inside they have nothing to eat or drink and eventually die. I keep asking myself why they think its better inside my house when they have everything they need outside. Then a thought crossed my mind……



Like these bugs, we too as Christians find things appealing that are outside God’s will. Oftentimes we even know it, but the lure is so sweet, that we often forget who we are in Christ and turn our back on His goodness. As we get closer to the door of temptation, we simply slip inside once the opportunity presents itself. Once inside, a person might feel a moment of satisfaction, but in time the realization that what lured you in was simply a lie and now you are trapped, alone and without God’s blessings.



The key to living a life free of sin is to avoid it at all cost. “Submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 Trust me, the lure of sin is great and has bumped the strongest of Christians off track. But when you remain close to God and realize all that He offers, Satan doesn’t stand a chance at tempting you to take part in something that ends in disaster.

You are only as strong as the foundation you build upon. Build your life on the foundation of God and the principles found in the bible. When you do, the lure of temptation will be diminished. God bless!