Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8

 

As you ride through a busy town, look at all the advertisements displaying signs to tempt you to turn off the road and do business with them. I can tell you they’ve worked on me, anytime I see the “fresh donuts” red light come on, I’m steering into Krispy Kreme!

 

As a child of God, you are on a journey, walking on a narrow path of righteousness, following Christ throughout the day. Unfortunately, satan is right there alongside your path, hoping to distract you with his worthless temptations. He knows your weaknesses, he knows when you are in need of that fulfillment and he flashes his red sign of desire, hoping you’ll simply take one step in his direction and follow you through til the sin has been committed. His reward is shame and guilt, all the while whispering lies about your unshakable relationship with your Savior.

 

No one is guilt free from satan’s temptations. We all have sinned, but thank God He provided a way for us to escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). The best advice I can give you is to keep your blinders on, so you are not distracted by the temptations satan offers. Looking way or avoiding places, things and people are the only way you’ll keep yourself from turning off that narrow path God has provided you. Keep your faith strong, your witness healthy and surrender your weakness into His care and He will sustain you! God bless!