\n\u201cSubmit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you<\/strong><\/em>.\u201d James 4: 7<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Long ago, there was a village blacksmith who boasted of his invincible strengt<\/strong>h. He proudly declared he could break anyone\u2019s chains. When strong steel links were brought to him, he found the weakest link \u2026 and easily snapped the metal.<\/p>\n
One day, the blacksmith broke the law and was put into chains. He scoffed at his jailers. Didn\u2019t they know his incredible power?<\/p>\n
Carefully he sifted through the links \u2026 again and again \u2026 unable to find the usual flaw. Then, in horror he realized he\u2019d been bound by \u2026 his OWN chains<\/strong>!<\/p>\n
\nAnd, that\u2019s the way it is with sin.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
You may think you\u2019re strong enough to withstand Satan\u2019s enticements<\/strong>. But, when you repeatedly give in to temptation, you become what has become a habit.<\/p>\n
\nDear one, what \u201cbinds<\/em>\u201d you today? Ask for God\u2019s help. He will set you free!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
by Vonette Bright<\/a>
Used by Permission<\/p>\n\nFURTHER READING<\/span><\/h3>\n
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