HOW TO BE ON GUARD - Conclusion

 We need to cultivate right desires. We learn to "hate what is bad and love what is good," we will strengthen our resolve not to do what is right and avoid situations that lead to sin. (Amos 5:15) Proper desires will also fortify us to remain firm if we find ourselves in a tempting situation that we could not have anticipated or prevented.

How can we cultivate right desires? We should be absorbed as much as possible in spiritual activities. We are at Christian meetings or in the ministry, we are not easily tempted to do wrong. (Matthew 28:19, 20; Hebrews 10:24, 25) By reading and studying God's Word and meditating on it, we strengthen our love for what is good and our hatred for what is bad.  (Josh 1:8; Psalm 1:2, 3; 119:97, 101) Remember, Jesus told his disciples: "Pray continually, so that you may not enter into temptation." (Matthew 26:41) As we spend time with our heavenly Father in prayer, we take advantage of his help and strengthen our determination to please him. - JAMES 4:8. 

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