In James 1:15, James reveals the process of sin, and the result of sin. "Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and sin when it is full-grown, brings forth death" No doubt Satan is encouraging us to follow through with this process.
But we need to remember that we don't have to dance with the devil. We have freedom of choice. We can choose to keep our desires from leading us down this destructive road. One of the fruits of the Spirit is Self-Control (Galatians 5:23b)
In the analogy of a dance, it would far better to have the Holy Spirit as our partner, than Satan. Instead of fulfilling the lusts of the flesh, we are to keep in step with the Holy Spirit (Gal.5:25)
In our text, John shares part of the purpose for Jesus coming into the world. "The Son of God appeared...to destroy the works of the devil." (v.8c) So why would we indulge in what Jesus came to destroy.
We can choose to keep in step with the Holy Spirit, and live the life God wants us to live. A life that is free of the sinful attitudes and actions, that can send us to hell.
In life's dance, let's make sure we have the right partner. GP
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