WHY DO WE GROW OLD AND DIE?

BEWARE OF SATAN'S TACTICS!

Satan seeks to cause us to practice sin willfully.  (1 John 3:8) Is there any way to avoid being a victim of his schemes? Yes, but this requires that we fight inclinations toward willful sin. This is not easy because our inborn tendency to sin is very strong.  (Ephesians 2:3) Paul had to put a real struggle. Why? Because sin resided in him. If we want God's approval, we too must fight the sinful tendencies within us. -Romans 1:14-24; 2 Corinthians 5:10. 

Since Satan constantly looks for opportunities to lure us into breaking God's laws, our fight against sin is not easy.  (1 Peter 5:8) showing concern for fellow  Christians, Paul said:  "I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent seduced Eve by its cunning, you minds might be corrupted away from the sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ."  (2 Corinthians 11:3) Satan uses similar tactics today. He tries to sow seeds of doubt about Jehovah's goodness and the benefits of obeying God's commands. The Devil tries to take advantage of our inherited sinful tendencies and have us pursue a course of pride, greed, hatred, and prejudice. 

One of the devices the Devil uses against us is the world, which is lying in his power.  (1 John 5:19) If we are not careful, corrupt and dishonest people in the world around us will pressure us into a sinful course that violates God's moral standards.  (1 Peter 4:3-5)  Many ignore God's laws and even brush aside the proddings of their conscience, eventually rendering it insensitive.  (Romans 2:14, 15; 1 Timothy 4:1, 2) Some gradually adopt a course that even their imperfect conscience formerly did not permit them to take. -Romans 1:24-32; Ephesians 4:17-19. 

Next time: WHY DO WE GROW OLD AND DIE?/Conclusion of BEWARE OF SATAN'S TACTICS!

From the book: KNOWLEDGE That Leads to Everlasting Life