scripture

I listened to a sermon today that reminded me that God and scripture are two of the only things that are constant in life. God is unfailing and never changing, yesterday, today and forever, Jesus is the same! Scripture is God's chosen mean of communicating with us. He gives it to guide us and to light our path, which is the whole meaning of the lighthouse. Scripture is so important for every single part of our lives, it helps us make decisions, encourages us and helps us with out defence strategy against satan. Ephesians 6 talks about the armour of God so "that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground and after you have done everything to stand." One of the weapons available to us is the sword of the spirit, the word of God. This is our only offensive weapon and in order to use it effectively against satan's advances we have to learn it and know it. warriors and sword fighters don't just pick up a sword and run in to a battle they practice, do exercises to learn how it works and how they can use it effectively and this is how our relationship with the word should be. we need to learn it and practice using it so that when the time comes we can use it in our defence. Psalm 119:10-11 says " I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you". When satan tempts us we need to have these scriptures ready in our hearts so we can stand up and fight against it so that we dont sin against God. 
God promises that He will give us everything that we need to serve Him in each circumstance. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."

God will give you a way out, so exercise your sword skills, commit scripture to heart and guard yourself from getting into compromising situations.