The Enemy In Me

The Enemy In Me

By Dr. Angelo R Moe

As you'll see in our latest devotional, sometimes we are our own worst enemy. So, how do we avoid this pitfall and live the victorious life God has planned for us? Learn below how to fight "The Enemy In Me."

The Enemy In Me

Romans 7: 19-20

19. For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice. 20. Now if I do what I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but the sin that dwells in me.

Isn’t interesting how there are so many things that you and I have tried to overcome and have tried to find discipline in areas that we know are wrong? Over and over again we have voiced the sentiments that, “I have gotta stop this.” However, we still found ourselves doing what we know is wrong and most importantly, goes against the will of God.

Paul, in his writings to the saints of Rome uses self-evaluation as an example of one that has tried and really had the desire to do what was right, but always found that his actions always outlasted his thoughts. Like Paul, I am sure that just like I can attest, you can attest to the fact that we knew what was right to do but we found ourselves doing what would please our flesh. Paul says, “It is the sin that dwells in me”.

It is important to know, that since you and I have accepted Christ into our lives, He has given us power to overcome any and all devices that the devil tries to remind us of and trick us with. Remember Paul also wrote, I am crucified with Christ, never the less I live, yet not I, but the Christ that lives in me.

It is important to remember that once you have become saved the next step is deliverance. Deliverance only comes by first expressing the desire to be delivered and then spending time in prayer and God's word. I want to remind you that with every temptation, God has made room for escape. The power of sin in your life and my life has been diminished by the power of the blood of the Lamb. Don’t give in to the Enemy in You, Fight!!!!