Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. But he does not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of hell. Proverbs 9:17-18

 If you peel back the layers of flesh, you will find desires bent towards sin like no other. There is deep within every human a desire to pleasure self. Although you might keep it well hidden in the back of your mind, it lies in wait until something or someone brings it to the surface of your mind. The one holding the strings of temptation and desire is Satan himself and he knows what dark secrets you hold, he knows the adrenaline rush of sin that will motivate you to turn from Godly obedience and pursue it. The question is, will you actually follow through with the sinful pleasure in a moment of weakness (James 1:14)?

 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive a crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12

 The human flesh naturally seeks to entertain itself with pleasures of the world. That is why Jesus Christ joined His creation on planet earth, to be our sacrifice for sin’s payment, so that we can live free from sin’s bondage. We have a Savior who can sympathize with our earthly desires. He remained faithful to the very end of His life. Only through the power of His Holy Spirit, living inside every child of God, can keep the dark thoughts and sinful pleasures locked way forever so you can honor God through your body (1 Corinthians 6:20). When you remain obedient to God, you continue to receive His precious blessings.

 God knows your struggles with the flesh. Call upon Him to help you keep those pleasures out of reach so you can focus on living for Him, and serving Him through your life’s testimony, changed by the power and blood of your Savior, Jesus Christ. God bless!