Read Matthew 5:27-32
Once again the root of sin is in one’s heart, the place where desires are entertained both good and bad. One cannot simply follow her heart. It will lead one astray as often as leading to good direction.
A heart replacement is what we need. A heart corrected and bent toward God. One cannot cut off enough limbs or gouge out eyes to prevent sin. It happens in the heart with or without actions. A heart transplant is required. Only God’s grace and power can produce this change. New desires replacing and outgrowing the old will help, but a moment by moment reliance on God’s power and His ways will be required. If anyone thinks he is exempt from this necessary trust in God will fall prey to the unimaginable.
Never say in your heart, “I am strong enough to handle a temptation.”
If we do not take this matter seriously and rely fully on God as our first love, we will fall. No one is above it. Guard your heart with all vigilance. Keep your heart hot toward God. Stoke the fire everyday with the word of God and deal this sin quickly by asking for forgiveness.
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