Spiritual Growth Stirs Spiritual Resistance
Temptation: A Christian's Spiritual Battle
What is temptation and what does it mean in particular to Christians? Temptation is defined as the desire to do something, especially something that may be wrong, unwise, or against your values. It can also refer to the thing itself that lures or entices you. For Christians, this means a spiritual battle between following God's plan and falling prey to the devil's plans to destroy you. A constant fight between flesh and spirit. But what do you do when you are tempted by the thing that once broke you? That social media account you once used that destroyed you and almost destroyed your marriage. That same group of friends that pulled you away from God. Why does it seem to be pulling you back in? Well, for Christians it's probably obvious why. You have started to become closer to God and getting in a deeper walk with God and now all of sudden you are tempted by what could ultimately cause you to fall. The closer you get to God and the deeper you grow in your relationship with Him, the harder Satan will fight you. I know what you are probably thinking. I got saved and now life seems to be even harder. Why is it so hard to be a Christian and stay faithful to it? Shouldn't it be easier once you start following Jesus? No, because you are no longer sinning daily and following the path to Hell anymore. The devil don't want you on the path to Heaven so he will seek out every possible way he can to take you out and cause you to fail to the point of wearing you out so you will finally just quit. But don't quit. Don't give up. It is hard to be a Christian in this world, but the destination of Heaven and our reward is so worth the struggle we face here on Earth. You may be in the deepest and longest valley, but the mountain top is just ahead. Hold on because Heaven will be worth it all. Anything you endure on this earth will be wiped away once you reach the finish line to Heaven. You have nothing to lose here on earth but everything to gain in making it to Heaven. Eternal life with Christ.
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