Sin is sneaky

I'm sure this has happened to a lot of people, and some of it has happened to me. We'd dip in to something we know isn't that good for us, and little by little, before we realize it, it takes its full effect. With the physical, let's say we're normal weight, then maybe we're in contact with someone who eats "tasty" foods that are high in calories. We try it, like it, then the second time we try it again, and as I've heard some say, "once in a while can't hurt me." But the problem is, like Adam and Eve in the Garden, once it "sinks in," then you think, "I like it after all, let me buy some for myself." Before you know it, it's again and again, then you might go on to the same pattern with other high-calorie foods, all the while thinking you "have it under control." But then you get on the scale one day, and see that you've gained weight. Because as you were reasoning that you "have it under control," what you don't realize is IT'S controlling YOU. Same with high-fat foods. "Once in a while," until it's full-fledged, then you check your cholesterol, and it's high!! Well, this is the same with sin sometimes. Oh, I'll gamble a little, I'll "try" that liquor, I'm at a party, I'll "try" that drug. Then they "try" it again...and again. All the while they're saying, "but I'm not addicted." I "have it under control." I can stop whenever I want to. The same with having extra-marital affairs. Starts with a little "innocent" "office flirting," after a while the next step, then the next. So what I'm saying is, sin can sneak in in a sneaky way, and the deception is, even while you're "downplaying" it, while you think you can keep doing it and control it, it's worsening. A point?

 

[Kronenten]

Jesus told the woman found in fornication... Go and sin no more. If you have sinned against God, then do it no more and blessings upon blessings shall come to your life.

 

[Brother James]

A confirmation to my point about sin sneaking in is, which animal was used by the devil in the Garden?A serpent.What is said about the serpent?"Now the serpent was more subtle then all the beasts of the field". Look up subtle. It means done in a way that so small and hidden that unless you try, you can't even notice it.The same as sin sneaking in. If the devil can't get you outright, he may try to slip in little by little, without you realizing it, until you're hooked.

What you said reminds me of something Jesus instructs of us in Mathew 10:16 to be wise as serpents and harmless as a dove

 

[Steven Bobb]

What you said reminds me of something Jesus instructs of us in Mathew 10:16 to be wise as serpents and harmless as a dove

Amen.

 

[Mava]

A confirmation to my point about sin sneaking in is, which animal was used by the devil in the Garden?A serpent.What is said about the serpent?"Now the serpent was more subtle then all the beasts of the field". Look up subtle. It means done in a way that so small and hidden that unless you try, you can't even notice it.The same as sin sneaking in. If the devil can't get you outright, he may try to slip in little by little, without you realizing it, until you're hooked.

A real edifying and useful message.

 

[Lashonda]

You and I must submit to the supreme will of the Father. He wants all His children to be holy and pure. Jesus clearly said. Blessed are the pure in heart. Matt. 5:8

 

[Martha Buthelezi]

The best way that I have found to conquer lust is to not allow myself to think about lust or sin in general. From Mathew 6:25 Christ tells us to take no thought for your life then He specifically mentions some things to especially not think of. You can also speak; thoughts of lust or thoughts of porn leave me in Jesus! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!

It is when we truly meditate on scripture that it can really take a great hold on us kind of like sin being sneaky and taking a great hold on us we have to force ourselves to only focus on Jesus and what Jesus says and what He instructs us to do for His teachings to have dominion in our lives.

I know you have read of my healing in one of my testimonies. If you want to experience more of Jesus then spend more time with Jesus by only thinking about what Jesus says. Spend the day only thinking about I take no thought for myself, I don't think about myself, sing praise You Jesus for teaching me not to think about me, thank You Jesus for teaching me to think about You and teaching me to think about all of my brothers and sisters that need to know You.

It's funny but I have spent the day working on my cars but I prayed God would do the work for me so I just sang thank You Jesus and soon the work was done but I didn't think about the work, I thought about what I could sing to Jesus and the work got done kind of like if I would have paid someone to do it.

We don't know what powers we have in Jesus because we don't force ourselves to do His instructions

Be blessed in Jesus' Instructions my friends! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!

I'll try this formula when I'm very busy at work; instead of worrying about time and how to work faster without causing drama. Thanks! It should help me when I'm fasting and there's no time to pray.

 

[Sara.G]

I'm sure this has happened to a lot of people, and some of it has happened to me. We'dip in" to something we know isn't that good for us, and little by little, before we realize it, it takes its full affect. With the physical, let's say we're normal weight, then maybe we're in contact with someone who eats "tasty" foods that are high in calories. We try it, like it, then the second time we try it again, and as I've heard some say, "once in a while can't hurt me." But the problem is, like Adam and Eve in the Garden, once it "sinks in", then you think, "I like it after all, let me buy some for myself." Before you know it, it's again and again, then you might go on to the same pattern with other high calorie foods, all the while thinking you "have it under control." But then you get on the scale one day, and see that you've gained weight. Because as you were reasoning that you "have it under control", what you don't realize is IT'S controlling YOU.. Same with high fat foods. "once in a while', until it's full fledged, then you check your cholesterol, and it's high!! Well, this the same with sin sometimes. Oh, I'll gamble a little, I'll "try" that liquor, I'm at a party, I'll "try" that drug. Then they "try" it again...and again. All the while they're saying, "but I'm not addicted." I "have it under control". I can stop whenever I want to. The same with having extra marital affairs. Starts with a little "innocent" "office flirting", after awhile the next step, then the next. So what I'm saying is, sin can sneak in in a sneaky way, and the deception is, even while you're "downplaying" it, while you think you can keep doing it and control it, it's worsening. A point?

Thank you for the thought. I'll take it as advice.
Let JESUS gives us strength and wisdom to control these sneaky happiness.
Amen.