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Romans 7:19-20, For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.

There is a spiritual struggle that goes on within us. As believers, we have died to sin but we are still tempted by it. Paul is stating this struggle well. We know what we want to do – we want to live as children of God. But we continue to do the things that are opposed to that. Galatians 5:17 expresses this, “For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.”

As human beings, we have to constantly be aware of sin sneaking into our lives. While there isn’t a sure proof way to prevent this, there are certain things we can do to fight against it. If we are growing closer to Jesus through regular prayer, study, meditation, service, and sincere accountability with others, then we will be more aware of when sin rears its ugly head. We will be more apt to notice the angry outburst, apathy toward a person that’s hurting, our pride and arrogance, a lustful thought, or a dishonest comment, because the Holy Spirit will convict us and we will be paying attention.

Let’s pray…Lord, help us be more like you. We are flawed and weak but you are strong. When we fall short, convict us so that we can learn and grow. More of you, less of me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.