YOUR SOUL HARBOURS THE ROOTS OF ALL YOUR SINS.
James1:14
James 1:14 is a very important verse in the Bible because it tells us how temptation works. Temptation comes to us through the world, the flesh, and the devil. The problem is that, wherever it comes from, it attaches itself to the soul.
What causes temptation to stick? James says we’re enticed by our own evil desires. That is why adverts are so effective. Companies are willing to pay for them because they work. You see a thing, you want it, and you have to get it. It sticks to your soul.
Lust makes your soul sticky to sexual temptation. Anger makes your soul sticky to all kinds of viciousness towards other people. Laziness keeps your soul from following through on your responsibilities. Pride makes your soul sticky to the greatest temptation of all, which is to take the place of God and crown yourself lord of your own life.
Some people say, “The problem is out there in the world.” But Jesus says, “from within, out of the heart of man come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery… All these evil things come from within (Mark 7:21, 23).
If you keep your soul really pure, then when temptation comes, it would be like a fried egg on a Teflon pan. It would just slide off. But if your soul is not kept pure, when temptation comes, the soul receives it, retains it, welcomes it, embraces it, and holds on to it. Sin sticks to you because that’s what your soul loves.
MEMORY VERSE: Gen 3:6
PRAYER: I receive the grace for charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned in Jesus’ name.
