I can't help it, I can't stop, I don't have any other choice, it is not my fault. These are the things people say when someone is doing something they should not be doing, and they are confronted. Seldom does someone accept their choices and admit that they should not be doing whatever it is that they are caught up in.
Our hedonistic culture of today does not set boundaries or even hint as to the right directions we need in our lives. The truths about decency, what is ethical, or what is moral, seem to be blurred by movies, television, and social media. What one person thinks is OK to do others are appalled by even talking about it. Now likely if you are reading this blog you know where this preacher comes from and what we need as our guide. The Bible is plain spoken that the Word of God is what we need. Psalm 119:9 tells us "How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word." The bible is not a rule book, but it is a guide to show us our Creator and help us to know how to live. When we place faith in the truth of Scripture, then Lord abides with us and In us, through the person of the Holy Spirit. He is to be a guide and give us direction for life. We are not puppets or robots programed by God. We are his children. Created and loved in His Image. And this life we have has certain freedoms to do and be, to go and decide, to live and be whatever we seek to be. So God does not make our decisions for us. And a real truth is that we are we never in the position of "I Can't Help It."
God Always gives us a choice in life, especially in the patterns and directions. Consider this :
12 Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 ESV
The truth of these verses helps us to realize that we on our own can't help it. We are powerless in the human frailty we are wrapped up in to overcome the faults that so easily come at us and consume us. But Praise be to God! We have a God who forgives and provides a way to be better. To do the right thing. To be the person He calls us to be.
So it starts with reading, studying, and memorization of the Word of God. Then talking with God, day by day, moment by moment, until we get it right. If you feel like you can't help it without the Lord you may be right. But let me assure you Our Lord can overcome anything. And He will. Just ask Him.
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