Many think that everything that happens to them is the fault of the devil, and that they are forced to act in one way or another influenced by it.
The reality of the matter is that the devil cannot do anything, the bible called him a deceiver.
(Genesis 3:13) “Then Jehovah God said to the woman: What have you done? And the woman said: the snake deceived me and I ate ”.
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Although our carnal desires make us believe that an external power inevitably draws us towards sin, it is not so, we are the ones who choose to disobey, just as no one took Eve and forced her to eat the fruit of the tree, no one forces and forces you to sin. Satan cannot force anyone to do anything, but he will do everything possible to deceive them in such a way that they do not honor God with their obedience.
Whoever is tempted does not blame the devil, much less God.
The word says its own carnal desires and it also warns us that if we deal with the flesh it will lead to death, but if we deal with the Spirit and its fruits we will have life and peace. And it also gives us a free will that allows us to choose whether to obey God or not.
This teaching today leads me to think that even though we are sinners, we count on the Grace of the Lord to return to His ways of good and peace. God bless you abundantly @amamidalia.