We’ve all heard the old phrase, "The devil made me do it." It’s a convenient way to explain away our mistakes, bad attitudes, or lapses in judgment. It shifts the blame off our shoulders and onto a spiritual enemy. While it is true that we have an adversary who seeks to distract and discourage us, placing all the blame on him ignores a crucial truth: we have the power of choice.

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