Not a single moment

The Apostle James had a very interesting concept as it relates to submission. He tells us that a man is tempted when the man is drawn away by his own lust. In other words, a man chooses the temptation that he falls for.

"The temptation to give in to evil comes from us and only us. We have no one to blame but the leering, seducing flare-up of our own lust." (Jas.1.14 Amo.)

As the priest recites the Lord's prayer and came to the phrase, 'deliver us from evil', he paused and marveled at the evil he had submitted to without much resistance. And he wondered if there were some evil he could have delivered himself from.

The truth is that certain things would not tempt certain people. It, therefore, follows that we pick out our temptations and not the other way around.

"To them we did not yield submission even for a moment, that the truth of the Gospel might continue to be [preserved] for you [in its purity]. (Gal.2.5 Amp.)

The solution proffered by Paul the Apostle is to "not yield a moment's submission". A moment is all it takes to fall prey to your temptations. Give a moment"s submission, and the devil will gain a foothold. That's all it requires. And then he keeps building on it one step at a time. It could take a while but he keeps building. So the solution is to not give him a moment  A moment is all he needs to gain access to you. Not a moment in your thoughts, and not a moment in your actions.

"So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you." (Jas.4.7)

Good day,
And have a great day today,
EmmA (aka Mr. Lift)
@Liftemma

Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 24, 2021 at 9:55 PM

    Quite true, thanks for the message, God bless you

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  2. UnknownOctober 24, 2021 at 11:26 PM

    Your insights and perspective of the scripture is quite refreshing and deep.
    God bless you, as He continues to unravel the mystery of the scripture to you.

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  3. Tunji enesiOctober 24, 2021 at 11:47 PM

    Inspiring!! Thanks for sharing sir 🙏🏽

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  4. the favored of the LordOctober 26, 2021 at 12:29 AM

    I receive grace to be wholly committed and submitted to my Christ thereby giving no room to the devil.
    God bless you sir

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