Sin is crouching at your door;
it desires to have you,
but you must rule over it
(Genesis 4:7; NIV).
1. Temptation comes
When our desires
Entice, then drag, us
To the place
2. Where they give birth
To sinful thoughts,
And words, and deeds
That hide God’s face.
3. Yet, as we stumble
In the dark,
He helps us to resist,
Through grace.
References
1. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away (James 1:14; NLT).
2. These desires give birth to sinful actions (James 1:15; NLT).
Their thoughts are sinful thoughts (Isaiah 59:7; CSB).
I know my transgressions and my sin is always before me (Psalm 51:3; NIV).
Your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden his face from you (Isaiah 59:2; NKJV).
3. If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God (Isaiah 50:10; NLT).
Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm (Ephesians 6:13; NASB).
My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9; NLT).
