Have you ever had a computer problem caused
by a virus? You know, one of those nasty things that infects your
computer and tries to take over everything? It really limits what you can do with the
computer, and it can even eventually take over the whole thing.
The virus that is infecting your computer is
trying to find a weakness in the computer’s defenses and use that weakness in
order to spread. As it spreads it takes over system after system until
it’s run out of space to spread, often crippling your computer.
Do you realize that what I’ve described can
also be the process behind how sin works in our lives? Sin is Satan’s way
of lowering our defenses in order to block out the good things that God wants
us to have in our lives, just like that computer virus does to your
computer. Satan’s goal with sin is to use it as an entrance into your
life and allow more sin into your life. If Satan can get that one crack
in the defenses he will eventually try to block you from the relationship with
God that you’ve been building.
So how do you keep sin from getting into
your life? Let’s be honest, sin is a part of life. You and I are
not ever going to be perfect so there will be times when sin will enter your
life even when you are vigilant in keeping it away. So, the key, just
like with your computer, is having a great antivirus program. God
provides us with free access to the best program you could ever
download: The Bible! Then He also sets other people in our lives
that are there to support us and help us grow in our relationship with
Him. There are also small groups, Bible studies, worship music, friends,
prayer and accountability partners, and so much more readily
available for us at any time. All provided by the God who loves us all
and wants to make sure that we are always growing in our relationship with Him.
So, if you want to keep from allowing that
virus known as sin a foothold in your life, it’s time to use
the programs that God makes readily available to each and every one of
us.
