An Unwanted Companion

Beloveds, as you journey to the "celestial city", an unwanted companion will frequently try to walk along beside you. Temptation. He's no friend. He will lead you to death. He's out to kill, steal, and destroy. The moment temptation emerges, kick it to kingdom come. It's the devil in disguise.

Lean now to recognize temptation. Learn to discern. Write down your weaknesses (or areas of temptations) and pray over them.
Sharpen your sword. Tap into the Word of God, God's primary means of of fighting sin.
Finally, find a godly friend to confess your sins to. Hopefully, that will be your mom and dad, who love you deeply and completely!

If you fail to do these things, you will be lulled into a spiritual stupor and ignorantly walk with your unwanted companion, who will lead you to death. (Proverbs 14:12; 16:25)

But, by God's grace, beloveds, you can live victoriously. Here are a few verses to help!

James 4:7
Resist the devil and He will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
Heb 4:15-16
For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.
Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need.
I Cor 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation, you provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure.

There are many more!