To keep us safe in His hand, God has established strong walls of protection around us. Those walls include the Word of God, the Church of Christ, and the indwelling Holy Spirit.

Of course, you and I can’t just sit around, hoping God will protect us when temptation comes our way. It’s as we grow into greater maturity in Christ that you and I are kept from falling. So, I encourage you to take action. First, don’t gossip and gloat when someone blatantly sins. We dare not get a kick out of seeing someone else fail. Since temptations are common to all, the Bible calls us to walk humbly in the fear of God.

Second, make a decision to be holy as God is holy. Pray to God about your areas of weakness. I did this shortly after coming to Christ and it has had a wonderful transforming effect.  Third, begin or join an accountability group with some of your solid Christian friends.

Fourth, get back to reading the Bible. Nothing can take the place of Scripture. We need to saturate ourselves with God’s Word. I do this regularly so that, as the psalmist wrote, “I might not sin against [the Lord]” (Psalm 119:11).

Do you want to be protected and kept safe in God’s hand? If so, don’t sit around. Take action today!

This is Andrew Palau.