Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
As it was with Jesus, the conflict against the clamors of the flesh can be very severe at times, but God can keep us from falling, “For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast.” This leads us to the battle for our minds because a temptation seeks to cause the clamors of the flesh to override the law of God in the mind, so that the person in question is brought into bondage through their decision to do wrong.
In other words, if devils can succeed in getting us to satisfy real clamors, contrary to what we may know is right, then the battle in question for the mind will be lost. The following readings would shed light on how this battle unfolds in real time.
[The story of redemption pp 36] Adam regretted that Eve had left his side, but now the deed was done. His love for Eve was strong. And in utter discouragement he resolved to share her fate. After all, might not the words of this wise serpent be correct? Eve was before him, just as lovely and beautiful, and apparently as innocent, as before this act of disobedience ….. he decided to brave the consequences. He seized the fruit and quickly ate it, and like Eve, felt not immediately its ill effects.
Romans 5:14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. 15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!