Every day, the flesh wages war against us. It seeks to devour us, feeding us a false reality—convincing us that self-gain and worldly success are worth more than obedience to God. But the Bible shows us that this is not new.

• David refused to kill Saul, even when it would have elevated him.
• Joseph resisted the seduction of Potiphar’s wife.
• Daniel would not adopt the ways of the king’s court.
• Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego would not bow to the golden image.

Each of them faced temptation that appealed to the flesh, yet they chose God over compromise.

The flesh will not stop tempting you—and the enemy will use it to keep you from the promises of God. But victory comes when you decide that the Spirit will lead and  ...