Promise 50 Gen. 20:6

Gen. 20:6 - "Then God said to him (Abimelech) in the dream, 'Yes I know that In the integrity of your heart you have done this, and I also kept you from sinning against Me; therefore I did not let you touch her." There are many things in this world we can be tempted by. The enemy seems to know those areas where we are most vulnerable and he doesn't hold back alluring us toward those things. Its different sin triggers for different people, for some they are drawn to over eating, over drinking, gossip, for others pornography or sexual promiscuity or maybe frivolous spending or gambling. Most, if not everyone has an area or two of "weakness". There is a promise however that gives hope to those who frequently cave into their temptation. This verse ways that God knows our hearts. He knows the struggle, the pain, the guilt and the remorse we feel when we do those things we don't desire to do. He hears us and knows our desires. And just like what He did for Abimelech, He can do for us, He can "keep us from sinning against Him." He can do that and He will do that for us. But we need to do our part. God came to Abimelech, they were engaged in conversation; while in the situation, talk to God, Abimelech pleaded his case. Plead your case to Him, "Lord I don't want to do this, yet it's pulling me." God will listen and intervene. There is also a warning too; God told Abimelech if he didn't restore Sarah to Abraham, (if he sinned anyway) then there will be harsh consequences. It is true for us too, if we go to Him, hear His voice and yet continue to sin, then we suffer the consequence of that. Those consequences are different depending on the sin and person. So stand firm on God's promise to you and to me that He will keep us from sinning against Him. and act accordingly.