Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Temptations, as they are concocted, and delivered by devils are not circumstances that do occur in any haphazard manner. They are devices and snares that are well studied, and thought out, prior to bringing them to the Christian. Several components are carefully considered, such as timing you at your weakest moment, studying the files they have on you, to see which points you have historically been susceptible on.
And there are other contributing factors which are brought into the equation, such as prime location, the time of day, or night, ambience, and influence that may, or may not obtain. If Bathsheba’s husband was at home at the time, we most likely would never have read of David’s fall in that instance, and furthermore, for her to become pregnant from just a one night’s stance would take considerable planning and surgical execution.
Therefore, for the Christian to think that temptation occurs in a haphazard manner is to misunderstand what the Bible teaches about man’s diabolical foe, who has years of experience under his belt, with a clear knowledge of what works best, in any given situation. Sinful tendencies which are allowed to fester, and breed undetected and unaddressed, while we hope that triggering mechanisms of satan will somehow be skirted, without fervent prayer and a stern self-denial, is an absolute nonstarter.
Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!