“If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it.” Genesis 4:7
This passage is taken just before Cain kills his brother Abel. God speaks to Cain and challenges him to do better. Cain is coldhearted and consumed with jealousy and anger. At some point and in some way, we can all relate.
Every day we are faced with the battle against sin. In the verse above it states that “sin is crouching at your door.” Identifying sin and temptation in our lives is imperative in order to master it. How can we battle sin in our own lives? What if we are not strong enough?
In Ephesians 6:10-20, Paul talks about putting on the full armor of God in order to “stand against the schemes of the devil.” Each piece of armor that is mentioned cannot be attained on our own. Truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, and the spirit are all pieces of the armor that God supplies. Each of these gifts prepares us for day to day battle. Alone we are weak but with God we are strong.
In any competition or battle, we must be equipped in order to succeed. This week I encourage you to read Ephesians 6:10-20 and to begin preparing yourself each day for the battles ahead. Thanks for reading this week and have a great Thanksgiving with friends and family.
-Matt
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