Who is doing the driving?

He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work.

(1 John 1:3:8)

Satan is still a powerful foe, one we cannot fight alone. This is God's job. Our job is to trust God and leave this battle up to Him. We are to resist temptation and cause Satan to run! (James 4:7) Paul advises a young Timothy to flee temptations (2 Timothy 2:22)and pursue the things of God. Our focus should be on God, knowing He alone can defeat Satan and He will!

Just because one is saved does not mean Satan is not an influenece. Way too many times I hear comments concerning one's power over Satan and that he no longer can control them. Why then would James say:

With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.

(James 3:9-10)

Only the Holy Spirit (God) can control us. We have to put ourselves under the control of God and give the wheel over to Him. Ask Him and allow Him to steer us in the right direction. We cannot use our own understanding! (Proverbs 3:5-6) but rather must trust in God and His plans.

So who is doing the driving? I do not even want to be the co-pilot! I want God to take full control!!!