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God is never the source of temptation or sin. Instead of blaming God,
we must take personal responsibility for our sins. We must deal with our
inner trials. It starts with a desire of the flesh/an evil desire in
the mind. Temptation = enticement to sin. If pursued, that desire gives
birth to sin in our life. That sin grows and brings forth death
(spiritual death which is in contrast to the life God gives to those who
love Him and faithfully persevere under trials/temptations in verse
12).
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As Christ’s followers, we’re in a constant battle between our sinful
nature and our new nature. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can
rise above the flesh.
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In Romans 7:15-24, we can see that Paul also had this inner struggle. I
love the verses that follow: “Thanks be to God, Who delivers me through
Jesus Christ our Lord!...Therefore, there is now no condemnation for
those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of
the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and
death.” (Romans 7:25a, 8:1-2)
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