NO!

Sometimes the word just has to be used. No substitute will do. I strongly encourage the use of the word when temptation comes knocking at the front door!  There have been times I have said it out loud with volume, even when the battle was just in my head. 😊

Satan came knocking at my door last night. I don't know why I even expect him  to go away once and for all. He won't and he has ONE plan for me.  1 Peter 5:8  "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour".  John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy."   Read the last one again....don't miss the "ands", they are not "ors", they are ANDs.  It is not enough that satan wants to steal from us, he wants more!  He wants to kill AND destroy!  Be aware!  The simple little temptation or temporary "feel good" has purpose! To devour, steal, kill, and destroy me and you!  Jesus teaches us about satan, "he was a murderer from the beginning not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is the father of lies." John 8:44b

We need to see clearly friends!  There is something, someone behind the temptation to step away from truth, his name is satan.  Jesus has already won the battle against him on our behalf, we stand in victory with Him.  Just say NO when he shows his face!  His tactics are never new and his purpose never changes. Say NO!

I want to end by giving Jesus the last word. "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10. The choice is mine/yours...destruction vs. life.  Hard choice? NO!!!  😊