Here's a post I did a long time ago on Wishing Hearts, a devotional blog that you should definitely check out and is run by my dear friend Hannah. Enjoy!
Why do we sin? Most people like to blame Adam and Eve, because they sinned first but actually, we all have to make our own choice when the devil tempts us. Adam and Eve made the wrong choice, but we still have a chance to make the right choice. Temptation means to try to get somebody to do something that isn’t right. So the devil tempted Eve into eating from the tree which obviously didn't turn out too well. So, if Adam and Eve didn’t sin then would somebody sin sooner or later? YES! Somebody more than likely would’ve sinned because the devil will always try to tempt us into doing something bad. Here’s a scripture that talks about that.
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8
How can we get the devil to leave us alone? We speak in the name of Jesus for him to go away. He’ll go away, but only for a little while, because like I said before, the devil will always try to tempt you again. Here’s another scripture that talks some about it.
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13
I hope this devotional was helpful and hopefully I'll be able to post more in the future!
I hope this devotional was helpful and hopefully I'll be able to post more in the future!
