In the book of Hebrews verse 1 Paul made a statement that absolutely hits the nail on the head when it comes to the reality of life as a human being “…let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.”
Sin was born out of the antithesis of the perfection of God. Long before Adam and Eve succumbed to it, the real origin of sin began with the fallen angel Lucifer. His sin was in direct conflict with the divine nature of God, but as he put it into practice—beginning in the Garden of Eden—he took that abhorrent, detestable defiance against God and crafted it into something gentle, and subtle, and intriguing. That’s how he presented it to mankind…and it stuck.
The supernatural wars taking place on a daily basis are as real as it gets…but they are merely subtext to the daily lives we live. There are those that wish to crossover that spiritual threshold and engage in some part, however, Satan could really care less quite frankly. Where he wants to engage us is in the silky smooth diversions from Christ that slowly, but ultimately, entangles us.
As human beings, we are so open to suggestions and nuances and the devil plays us like a fiddle. This is why we must be in constant prayer, constant awareness, have vigilant determination to be so close to our Savior that we can feel the very breath of the Holy Spirit on us. We are wayward by nature and the only redeeming quality we can claim is that which comes from the true redeemer, Jesus Christ.
Every person in history, from Adam to Noah to Moses to Abraham to Paul to all disciples then and now; all have dealt with this exact issue…so be encouraged by the company you keep. We will be victorious over evil…but until that day comes, beware of the sin that so easily entangles.
Blessings!
Greg Morton
© November 1, 2011
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
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