It’s true. I am my own worst enemy.

Yes, the devil is evil. He daily tries to take advantage of my own spiritual laziness or lack of spiritual disciplines that determine my future success. My daily decisions can either haunt me or bless me. I’m guessing it’s the same for you too.

But now I have authority over him in Jesus’ name! Let’s look at these three Biblical passages that give us solutions to our weaknesses.

1. ADD THESE DAILY DISCIPLINES TO OUR FAITH. “In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone. The more you grow like this, the more productive and useful you will be in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:5-8 NLT

Yes, when we put fences of accountability around our own flesh, we thrive spiritually!

2. NEVER, EVER FORGET GOD’S GRACE. “But those who fail to develop in this way are shortsighted or blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their old sins.” 2 Peter 1:9 NLT

When we remember God’s great forgiveness towards us, we stay alert and grateful.

3. LOVE GOD PASSIONATELY AND HATE SIN FIERCELY. “So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away. Then God will give you a grand entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:10-11 NLT

When we are attentive daily to these godly habits, we will finish strong!

Our witness for Jesus can grow stronger every day!