Monday, January 12, 2009

Sin Is Optional

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 KJV

I find that this verse is very encouraging. Sin is optional. I don’t have to let Satan trip me up. I don’t have to slide back into the flesh. But there is always a way to avoid sin. I know this is kind of obvious, but sometimes I need a reminder. Often I find myself so blinded by my flesh I don’t see the way of escape, or even think to look for it, until after I have sinned. You know the saying “Think before you act”? Well, too often I “Act before I think”. I need to remember to think ”What Would Jesus Do?” before everything I do.

Off-topic, I have been thinking about character flaws too. I wish they didn’t exist. I’m finding that all I can do is fix them temporarily. The only way to fix these flaws is to give them to God with an open heart and let him change you. It’s so hard to do. I wish it was as simple as it sounds. I pray that the Lord will help me. With the Lord’s help, may we all get closer to Him, with every passing day.

Kevin

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Kev,

I totally agree about the character flaws..I really wish they didn't exist :( However, if they didn't then have no need for a Savior to save and santicfy us. We would, in short, have no reason for God because we would be perfect. Not that I'm saying the only reason for God is to forgive us, we should serve Him out of love but I can see the "good side" of flaws too. They produce character as it says in Romans . I am so glad that God has an abundance of patience with me and extends His overflowing grace everyday.

May your day and week be blessed,
Maiden Princess

Anonymous said...

I'm not sure that I totally agree with the above statement I just made. About the part for not needing God if we were perfect...Adam and Eve were perfect before they gave into temptation and they still served and walked with God so I don't believe that I agree with my aformentioned statement. Please forgive my lack of "think before you speak, or before you type" logic.

I applogize. Any controversy is welcome :D
Maiden Princess

Anonymous said...

Good thoughts.

(Found your blog through Levi, or JJ; one of two.. or maybe both)

In Him,
Courtney

Anonymous said...

Wise words, Kevin. It was all very true.

And Courtney, I'm sure you found him through me, it couldn't be any other way. ;)

God bless, J.J.

Rachel said...

Definitely a great post. We need to always stand guard against the enemy, but we can't fight on our own strength, but with Jesus and Him alone.

In Him,
Rachel

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