Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God above. (James 1:17)
Why was Eve so easily deceived by the serpent in the Garden of Eden? How did it happen that a slithery snake could convince her to take a bite of fruit when the Master of all creation told her not to? Did she forget who God was? I doubt it. Did she forget that he created herthat he was there to watch over her? Even more doubtful. Did she think that Satan knew more than God? We know better than that.
Eve forgot that only God can bring good things. James tells us, So dont be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God above (James 1:16-17). If it comes from God, it is good; if it doesnt it is evil. Its a truth that is as simple as it is profound.
Eve would never have fallen for Satans lies if she had internalized this one basic fact of the universe. She would have never eaten the fruit if she had remembered this principle. Adam would have never followed her into sin if he had thought of this one simple thing.
Embrace this truth, and you wont be deceived. Settle it in your heart, and Satan wont be able to touch you.
When was the last time you were deceived by Satan? Would he have been successful if you had internalized the truth that only God can bring good things and defend us from adversities?
Almighty God! You know that I have no power by myself to keep myself. Keep me outwardly in my body and inwardly in my soul, that I may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul.