The things of this world that you lust for are not of God, but satan.

I John 2:16 (KJV) – for all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

We always have a choice when we’re tempted.

God always makes a way for you to escape temptation so you’re able to bear it.

I Corinthians 10:13 (KJV) – 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 my be able to bear it.

God is merciful towards us for our wrong.

Thank God He doesn’t give us what we truly deserve.

Psalm 103:10 (KJV) – He halt not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

When we’re afraid, not often do we trust God first.

You either do nothing or trust something or someone else.

Trust God.

Psalm 56:3 (KJV) – what time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

We constantly run from God and He keeps chasing us.

Get close to God and He’ll get closer to you.

James 4:8 (KJV) – drawn nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

We lift up ourselves when we should be humble.

When you’re humble, God will lift you up.

James 4:10 (KJV) humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Don’t give in to satan, but give yourself unto God.

Fight satan off with the word of God, and he will leave you.

James 4:7 (KJV) – submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

We keep secrets from others and even try to take them to the grave.

There are no secrets in the eyes of the Lord.

None!

Luke 8:17 (KJV – for nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest, neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come aboard.

You can’t be friends with God and friends with satan.

It’s one or the other.

I Corinthians 10:21 (KJV) – ye cannot drink of the cup of the lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and the table of devils.

We rely so much on our own strength.

Be strong in God’s power and what He can do in and through you.

Ephesians 6:10 (KJV) – finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.