Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers; let me not eat of their delicacies.

Psalm 141:4

Here are just a few of the many verses about how we are to resist sin;

Galatians 5:16

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

James 4:7

Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil and he will flee.

Psalm 119:11

I have stored up Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You.

If we want to live a life that is victorious for Christ the key is to stay focused on Christ by reading and applying God’s Word to our lives, staying in communication with Him through prayer, and by having a godly network of people in our lives that we can turn to for guidance and accountability. We already have the power in us that we need to live for Jesus, but we must choose each day to use it to bring glory and honor to God, and peace and joy to our lives!

How important is it for you to be pure? How important is it for you to be righteous? For David, who had experienced the elation of sharing an intimate holy relationship with God and the utter pain of miserably failing God, guarding his heart was of ultimate importance. He didn’t want to have any part of evil. He didn’t want to be attracted to it. He didn’t want to be a part of those who committed vile deeds. He didn’t even want to take part in the luxuries and feasts provided by evil people. What am I willing to ask God to withhold from me to protect my heart from evil?

Father, don’t let me be tempted by what is vile, hideous, or evil. Please give me a holy revulsion for what is false and deceptive. Give me clarity of sight and purity of heart to be able to see evil and the things associated with it so that I can stay far away from the tempter’s snare and the things that would soil your holy name. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Lord, I pray I can keep this song/prayer in my heart and my focus on You this day! Amen!