We all get tempted in different ways. We have to learn to look to the future past the momentary pleasure and ask ourselves “what outcome will this lead me to?” We know from the Bible that sin and rejection of Jesus leads us to hell and the lake of fire. No matter how good a person looks, or how a drug makes you feel, or what pleasure it gives you, ask, “what am I really getting from this sin?”
I know for me it can be an attraction, but for you it may be different. Sin comes in many forms, but do you want to live in heaven with God or go to hell because you just had to sleep with that attractive woman. Life is too short to fall for the trappings of the devil over and over. Jesus died and rose again to give access to life that God has always been living in: holiness, righteousness, and love. You have to discipline your body and say no to the things that are leading you to sin.
Maybe it’s alcohol, and every time you drink you look at porn. Maybe it’s a casual flirty demeanor that you have when your spouse is not around. God is always around and He can dissociate as He sees fit. Consider both the kindness and severity of God. He loves you, but hates your sin and is willing to punish those who continue to sin.
Now I want to end with a grace message. God can and does forgive us when we sin. 1 John 1:9 says if we confess our sins, God is willing and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. We have to endure until the end and realize God will right all our wrongs in life if we just trust Him to do so. Yes life can be painful, and unjust sometimes with the things that happen to us, but realize God wants you to live with Him for all eternity and not separated from Him. No matter what the temptation may be, we need to choose life and not death. If you do fall short, confess the sin and repent. Even David sinned but he confessed his sin before God. He ended his race running with God. If we are truly the last generation before Christ returns, let’s not be in sinful lives and expect God is pleased, let’s repent!! God bless you
Ben Ross
