Stay Away from Sin

Our Bible Reading today tells us about King David. He was supposed to lead his army into battle.

Instead, he stayed home. One night he walked on the roof of his house and saw a woman bathing. David slept with this woman and had her husband killed.

If David had been doing what he was supposed to do, he would never have faced this temptation and sinned.

Often we are tempted because we are someplace where we should not be or doing things that we think are hidden. But as Christians, we are “chosen people...people who belong to God” (1 Peter 2:9a).

If we belong to God, we should try to avoid temptation. Think about your life. When are you tempted to sin? Are you tempted when you are looking around on the Internet or when you are with non-Christian friends? Try to avoid these places or circumstances. Keep yourself busy obeying and serving God. —BL

1 Peter 2:9b “[God]chose you to tell about the wonderful things he has done. He brought you out of the darkness of sin into his wonderful light.”

PRAYER: God, help me to focus on obeying You and staying away from sin. In Jesus’ name. Amen.