The tempter comes oftenest where the temptation has not been completely
put away and where there is lack of decision against it. Many people
are like the drunkard. He desires to cease drinking, but says, "Just
one more drink; then I am done." When that has been taken he says,
"One more, only one; then I am forever done with strong drink." Such
a determination will never loose him from the binding fetters.
The one who is bound by an evil habit or has yielded to the fascinations
of an alluring spirit must make a positive, definite decision, in every
way possible turn from the temptation, and call upon God for help with a
faith that will not waver; then deliverance is sure to come, and grace
to be an overcomer.