James 1:13-15
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
The devil made me do it! How many times have you heard someone use this excuse? How many times have you used it yourself? Eve used it in the Garden of Eden. Adam blamed the woman, the woman blamed the devil and satan could blame no one.
Remember David of the Bible? The young boy who killed the giant? The great king who was blessed by God? You know at times in his life he sinned against God and greatly against his family and people. David stayed behind once from war and found himself walking on the roof with wondering eyes. Then his heart was filled with lust and according to Jesus, he committed adultery right then because a plan of sin had begun. See his lust brought sin, and his sin brought death. His sin caused much grief in his family and kingdom. But what separated David from Adam or Eve, or even you and I, is that when he was confronted by the prophet he said, "I have sinned". He knew, although the devil brought temptation, that the devil didn't make him do it.
What about us? You? How long have you blamed the devil or even others for your sin? Why not confess it today unto the one who is ready to forgive? Stop blaming them on everyone else and start naming them unto Jesus in prayer. He's ready to forgive.
No more excuses!
No more excuses!
