Some times, even knowing better, we make the wrong decisions
Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run the clock out to win. Three downs in a row Alabama was crushed.
On the fourth down with a few seconds left and Alabama ahead the quarterback took the snap. Looking into the end zone he saw his receiver so open the temptation was too great. He threw the ball only to see it intercepted. Though he was the slowest player on the field the 2nd string quarterback ran down the interceptor and Alabama won the game.
After the game coach Dye of Auburn said to Bear Bryant, "How could that boy run down my boy who was so much faster?" "Simple," answered Bear, "Your boy was running to score a touchdown - my boy was running to keep me from killing him!"
It is tough to make the right decision.... even if you know the right one to make. It is easy to get sidetracked.
We are human and if we do not stay in touch with God, it is easy for the enemy to side track us.
James 4:
7. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
9. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
10. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Resist the enemy's attempt to sidetrack you. Resist you fleshly desires and draw nigh to God.
You can be victorious by drawing closer to God.
Sometimes it seems hard to Live for God, maybe that's because it is harder to do the right thing at times. Too often it is too easy to give up and give in.
