A Smooth-Talking Devil

And so while there has never been any question about your honesty in these matters—I couldn't be more proud of you!—I want you also to be smart, making sure every "good" thing is the real thing. Don't be gullible in regard to smooth-talking evil. Stay alert like this, and before you know it the God of peace will come down on Satan with both feet, stomping him into the dirt. Enjoy the best of Jesus! Romans 16:19-20

As always, it is temptation that brings any christian down from spiritual righteousness. Sometimes temptation is blunt, and its right in your face! Other times, temptation can be right next to you, and you might not even know it. The devil is a smooth-talker. He can get you and you won't even know it till three steps later. Be aware of this, and have God close to you.

Most of my temptation of sin is soo blunt that I can see it. That is why its soo much of a struggle to overcome sin. Other times, it may be that I won't know what I'm getting myself into. Those are the times to stay alert. To stay ready. To stay close to God so that His protection may be with you.

Lord, I pray that I stay close to your heart. I pray that your protection be with me . I know that there are many temptations everywhere, but sometimes, sin can come from behind and make me stumble. I thank you for your Love and blessings and protection over me. I thank you for your words that it may guide me. I thank you that my cold and stuffy nose is going away. I give you all the glory Lord.
Amen.