A Christian who keeps a constant distance from Christ cannot lead a victorious Christian life. By his example and sometimes by his words, he spreads around him a conviction that a real victory over the sin is not possible, whereby an impression is made that the blood of Christ is shed in vain and the whole salvation is not offered to man. To justify his fruitless life he misuses Biblical verses which speak of the weakness of human nature as if man is left to himself. None is guilty to have been born with inborn inclination to sin but if he relies upon that nature he will surely ruin. If he relies upon divine power, he will be free from sinful inclinations of his nature. God's word speaks clearly:

"No one who abides in him sins; no one who sins has either seen him or know him. Little children, let no one deceive you. Everyone who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. Everyone who commits sin is a child of a devil; for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The Son of God is revealed for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. Those who have been born of God do not sin, because God's seed abides in them; they cannot sin, because they have been born of God." (1 John 3.6-9)

Maybe we will have difficult temptations in the life. In those moments we will be inclined to look at ourselves and shout: "I am weak and helpless to resist! This overcomes all my power!" We must remember that God in His plan of salvation did not foresee that we should look in ourselves for the power for victory over the temptations. In ourselves we will find our greatest enemy. Our strength is in God, our greatest Friend. If we rely upon Him we will have His strength for the victory over the temptation. If the temptation is greater, we will gain greater grace and power to win.

"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." (1 Corinthians 10:13)

GOD'S PROMISES

The Holy Scripture is full of God's promises which reveal to us God's character; His love and grace towards the fallen man. If we with all our heart want from God to reveal His face to us He will reveal Himself through His words:

I created you to be my servant, and I will never forget you (Isaiah 44:21).

He will hear his forsaken people and listen to their prayer (Psalm 102:17).

But God is my helper. The Lord is my defender (Psalm 54:4).

Your troubles will not overwhelm you (Isaiah 43:2).

His angel guards those who honor the Lord and rescues them from danger (Psalm 34:7).

If they fall, they will not stay down because the Lord will help them up (Psalm 37:24).

He helps those who are in trouble; he lifts those who have fallen (Psalm 145:14).

He is merciful and quick to forgive (Isaiah 55:7).

You are mine (Isaiah 43:1).

I will forgive their sins (Jeremiah 31:34).

The people of Judah and of Jerusalem will be rescued and will live in safety (Jeremiah 33:16).

Let Almighty God be your gold (Job 22:25).

I will give them a new heart (Ezekiel 11:19-20).

I will guide them to streams of water (Jeremiah 31:9).

I will take pleasure in doing good things for them (Jeremiah 32:41).

He will take care for all your needs (Psalm 37:19-25).

Seek your happiness in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desire (Psalm 37:4).

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"O taste and see that the Lord is good! Happy is the man who takes refuge in him!" (Psalm 34:8)

"If any man's will is to do his will, he shall know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority." (John 7:17)