Taking Precautions

“But clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for [nor even think about gratifying] the flesh in regard to its improper desires” (Rom. 13:14 Amplified Bible).

Regarding this principle, Dr. Charles Stanley observed, “We know we should avoid a certain place, but we go there anyway. We recognize a personal weakness for a particular activity, but we tempt ourselves anyway. How often do we fall into sin because we plan for it?”

And The Spirit Filled Life Study Bible adds, “The way to moral excellence is twofold (v. 14). Positively, we must put on the Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to His lordship, accepting His moral standards, living in constant fellowship with Him, and depending upon His strength. Negatively, we are to make no provision for the flesh, doing nothing to foster its sensual desires and appetites (see Gal. 5:16–25).”

In our Lord’s model prayer, the phrase preceding “Deliver us from evil” is “Lead us not into temptation.”

Pure Desire Ministry provides a free document with practical suggestions on the role of filters and accountability in protecting our Spirit-filled walk: Accountability User’s App Guide doc

They recommend:
Filtering

Using Google Chrome’s free SafeSearch:
https://www.google.com/safesearch

and/or Using Cisco’s free OpenDNS:
https://www.opendns.com/home-internet-security/

Accountability

https://www.covenanteyes.com/

https://accountable2you.com/

https://everaccountable.com/

May we heed the counsel of 2 Timothy 2:22: “Run from anything that gives you the evil thoughts that young men often have, but stay close to anything that makes you want to do right. Have faith and love, and enjoy the companionship of those who love the Lord and have pure hearts.” (Living Bible paraphrase)