Remember that you are of Christ and that truth alone has the power to pull you back from the edge of temptation.
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. First Corinthians 3:23 says simply, “You are of Christ, and Christ is of God.” Wow, never were more powerful words written. God gave you to Jesus. He assessed the price of your redemption and decided it was worth the torturous, bloody death of his son. Just think on that. Believe me, it’ll shore up your heart against temptation. Look, I know how easily I can be tempted, so I memorized a phrase that goes, “I cannot do, and I will not do this offensive thing, for I am Christ’s.” That little phrase is all the Holy Spirit needs to pull me back from the edge of disobedience. And I’ve memorized it because I do not want him to have to search hard for a handhold in my heart. I want it there, ready for when I am tempted. So today, friend, strive to show the world around you that you belong to Jesus. It’s what honoring your Savior should look like.
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