I never give much thought about the devil

Because as much as I'd like to deny it, he has power. His power is death which is caused by sin. The devil makes deaath look like life, sin look like freedom, and dark look like light. I have to remember there are 2 powers that are trying to win over my heart, the devil and God. god is winning and more powerful, and i know he has already beaten the devil out by sending his son Jesus. The most perfect sacrifice in the whole world, which depleated satan's power. but I must recognize the sin that remains in my life, even as I grow more towards Christ. And it's important to deny those sins because it's easy to become a slave to them, a slave to the devil. Don't be confused when something worldy or sinful looks good, you won't find freedom there. Hold your treasures in heaven because thats where you'll be, anything you do sinful that happens on earth, well that is the ONLY reward you will ever get; that moment. It does not fulfill nor sustain you, for only God can do that. Don't get confused, don't give in. God won't trick you. but the devil leads you down paths paved with tricks. God comes through with his promises and is ever o faithful, the devil never does anything right nor comes thrhough with his promises. So who have you given your life too? Jesus, thank god for him, and don't forget it. It is very possible to receive things from God, but remember you can just as well receive things from the devil. If you have that pit feeling in your stomach saying something is a bad idea, go with it, for more then likely thats God trying to help you. If you feel pressure from God, you already know that it's not from him. But it isn't just from you either, the devil is trying to disguise the good so that you will turn to him. Run from it, run from it.