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James 1:14 (LSB) 14 Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully matured, it brings forth death.
After what we discussed yesterday, let’s get down to the meat of this topic and discuss what the source of our sin failure really is. This will make it easier to understand how to defeat that sin pattern in our lives that repeatedly continues to knock us down.
Now, this is where it can get a bit tricky, because what I’m about to share may offend some people.
But what I am about to say is 100% backed by scripture, so let’s take it at face value so we can learn everything we can from it.
The big question that we all need to ask is, where does our failure against temptation come from?
What is the source of our propensity to fail when confronted with temptation?
It is our own self.
So, now that this truth is on the table, let’s talk about it.
Yesterday’s devotional was based on James 1:13, which tells us plainly that temptation never comes from God.
If that’s the case, then where does our temptation come from?
The devil, our enemy, is referred to as “the tempter”. He is the one who tempts us.
But why do we succumb to temptation and fall into sin?
Because of the lusts and desires that are within us.
Yes, we are our own worst enemy.
We are not the source of temptation, but we are the source of our failure to successfully combat those temptations.
Join us again tomorrow as we lay out what is required to win this battle once and for all.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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