All sin begins with a lie.

This is a bold statement. Is it really true?
Can you think of any example of sin that did not begin with a lie?

A lie brought sin to Adam and Eve.

Why a lie? Why is a lie attached to every sin?

This is how it works.

Satan tempts us with pleasure—a sinful pleasure, anything that gratifies ourselves above God will do. He tempts us to open the door of our heart and embrace this desire… that promises to satisfy and fulfill us.

If we open the door and invite the sinful pleasure in, it will gladly come in and entice us… but it does not come in alone. Here is the hitch: when we open the door to let the pleasure in, we are blinded by our desire and do not see that satan has attached himself to this “feel good” thing.

Is it possible that our passions—the things for which we long—are from God?

Is it possible that the things we want to be, and do, and have… are actually God’s desire for us?

Is it possible that the things that we enjoy—the music, art, sports, writing, nature, animals, business, inventing things, fashion, hanging out with people, being romantic, having a family—are God-given desires that we are suppose to pursue?

Any time we start a task, we must:
1) remember who we are
2) remember the goal that we want to accomplish 

This is God's way; this is what He does. He is intentional. He has a vision; a purpose; and a plan. He knows how He wants things to end up, and He functions with that in mind. May we live from this model and perspective in life!