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We cannot drive sin away from our flesh in Jesus’ name. It is only the devil whom we can resist in Jesus’ name—and he will flee from us. But it is only for that moment that Satan flees. He will come back again later, as he did to Jesus. Then we have to resist him again. Sin, however, is different. Sin dwells within our flesh, and we will be tempted by it all the time, until the day we die. To avoid sin is also a way to overcome it. When we find the pressure of temptation too much at any time and fear that we may yield to it, we must cry out for help immediately, just as Peter cried for help when he was beginning to sink in the sea. This is what it means to run to the throne of grace for help. Your fleeing from sin and your struggling against sin are both a proof to God that you are determined to overcome sin in your life. And God will help you mightily.

Personal Reflection:
How does the life of an athlete resemble the Christian path?