1 John 5:4 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.
1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
1 Samuel 26:23a The Lord rewards every man for his righteousness and his faithfulness.
The Christian life is a battle from day one. Thankfully, we have the armor of God and His Word. When that is coupled with a fear of the Lord and love, we can be faithful in all our ways. It takes desire for what is right to fight for God.
Our enemy Satan cannot withstand our prayers and determination, but he preys on our weakness toward sin. We must run from temptation and into the light of purity. "Love God, hate sin".
Jesus is a very good example of this principle. He endured every temptation, but never sinned. He had his eye on his mission to save us. It brought joy to him to be faithful so he could redeem us from sin.
Joshua 1:7 Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.
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