Device 1: Satan will "present the golden cup, and hide the poison," that is, he will present to us the great pleasures and benefits of sin, while hiding from us the wrath and misery that will certainly follow.
Think of Christ, being shown all the kingdoms of the world by Satan.
Remedy 1
Keep at a distance from sin, and do not play with the "golden bait" that Satan offers.
It is our wisest course to stay far from sin. "Hate what is evil, cling to what is good." Rom. xii.9
Remedy 2
Always remember, sin is a bitter pleasure.
Think of how bitter the apple tasted to Adam, or the stew to Esau.
Remedy 3
Remember, sin will bring only loss, great and sad loss, despite the small temporary advantages received.
Remedy 4
Remember, even when attractive, or especially when attractive, that sin is always deceitful.
Think of Delilah, speaking sweetly to Samson, comforting him and smiling to him, all the while planning his downfall and defeat. That is sin. It looks fair, speaks well to us, commends itself to us, all the while planning our destruction.
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