We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. 1 John 5:18
It is much preferable to read about what God had done for me, what God is doing for me and what God will do for me. My part doesn’t seem as interesting, so when I come across a verse like 1 John 5:18, it begs the question: “How do I keep myself?” The following are some ideas:
- We need to submit or if you prefer, surrender ourselves to the will of God (as clearly stated in His Word)
- We need to know what the scriptures say about where our help and hope lies
- We need to be committed to worshiping God for who He is
- We need to be committed to serving Him only (e.g. we need to be about the LORD’s business)
Rooted and Grounded 