Three aspects of sin

"So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate"   Genesis 3:6   NKJV

Even though we may be seasoned Christians and know God's Word well, we can still fall for temptation. Many do, especially Christian leaders. No one is safe from being trapped in the web of sin. From reading these two verses, I believe there are 3 aspects that can so easily trip us up. Let's take a look at each one and note if it applies to you:

Saw that the tree was good for food

The devil began spreading his lies and encouraged Eve to look at the tree. She did and was intrigued. The fruit looked as if it would taste delicious and the more she gazed at it, she wanted it. She then touched it and was hooked. This is the danger that any of us can find ourselves in. We know the truth but, the devil can twist this truth and make it appear as if it will be ok. As we go towards this temptation and make that first touch, there is no way back; we are in sin. 

Pleasant to the eyes

The devil showed Eve that it was very pleasant to look at. The more she looked, the more she wanted what she saw. Let's take for instance adultery. The more we allow ourselves to get into a risky situation, we are in danger of falling to the temptation. Jesus said: 'You have heard that it was said to those of old, "You shall not commit adultery." 28 'But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman (or man) to lust for her (him), has already committed adultery with her (him) in his heart.'  (Matthew 5:27-28 Bracketed additions mine)

Desirable

Eve found this irresistible and so will you if you allow yourself to get into this position. Like Eve, you will look and keep looking, finding it very pleasant and will easily be flattered by the attention and the risk it poses. In fact, you will be hooked - caught in the net and, for today's man or woman, this could be the internet, where lustful material can easily be found feeding the desire within and then having a realistic offer, may be very difficult to turn down.

Eve just had to take the fruit, she had to have it, no matter what. No one would know anyway. Don't take the risk; you could end up losing everything. Daily in the media we hear about famous people who have fallen to the temptation and lost their lucrative lifestyle because of it, and their family. It is not worth it. No sin is, it comes with a pretty hefty price; one in which you will regret for the rest of your life.

Don't live with the words in your mind, 'If only I hadn't done this'.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

Lord Jesus, I have sinned   

I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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