So you shall put Away the evil from among you. Deuteronomy 22:21b. It is a dangerous and costly mistake not to take temptation seriously. The sad testimony of many who have succumbed to sins enticement is that they thought they were strong enough to remain in the midst of temptation and resists it. God requires that His people remove evil from their midst Deut.21:21.
One way to do this is to remove anything in your environment that may tempt you to sin. When wickedness surrounds you, you are in danger of becoming anaesthetised to its destructive potential. Never assume that you are immune to temptation. Do not underestimate the craftiness of the evil one. God does not tolerate evil, for evil cost the death of His Son. Sin causes untold pain and destruction to everyone it touches. Treating evil lightly shows foolish disregard for God’s redemptive work. An honest evaluation of your life will reveal temptations that you should remove, such as some forms of Entertainment or ungodly relationships.
When God convicts you of evil in your midst, remove it immediately! There are times, however, when you are powerless to remove ungodly influences, so you must remove yourself from the temptation. Paul urges us to avoid every kind of evil 1 Thess. 5:22. When Joseph was enticed to commit adultery by his mater’s wife, he fled immediately! Gen.39: 12. Do not lose your abhorrence of sin. Be diligent to keep any form of temptation out of your home, out of your relationships, out of your mind. You will not be able to walk closely with God unless you see sin as He sees it. Darkness and light cannot coexist. Run from the darkness to the light, and you will enjoy a peaceful living. Shalom.
Pst. Mrs S.K.Zango