Romans 7:15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. 17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
[The Desire Of Ages pp 324] We might leave off many bad habits, for the time we may part company with Satan; But without a vital connection with God, through the surrender of ourselves to Him moment by moment, we shall be overcome. Without a personal acquaintance with Christ and continual communion, we are at the mercy of the enemy, and shall do his bidding in the end.
In one of the first passages that we read earlier the apostle Paul says we are not ignorant of his devices. We are not supposed to be, but some persons may not be cognizant of how “his devices” are deployed, and how they work. So, let’s delve into the study for today: “Making Decisions In Panic Mode” When wolves are on the hunt, they’ll first panic the herd by running directly at the entire herd, and then the individual members of the herd are driven into panic mode.
And in this state of mind, they usually make a decision that ultimately determines which ones will be singled out for lunch. Prior to their decision in panic mode, the wolves do not really know who will be on the menu, but as the herd is scattered in a frantic effort to escape, the weak and the vulnerable are singled out, and that is how the wolves know where their next meal is coming from.
1st Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!