Our trials often expose the hidden sin of worry. Following the verse to cast our cares on the Lord are two verses about spiritual warfare. 1 Peter 5:8-9. The devil seeks those he can devour. That is the attack. Our counter attack is verse 9. It says, “Resist him, steadfast in the faith…”

Our faith requires high maintenance. If we neglect it, we unwittingly walk into the devil’s trap. The bait is hidden. Here is the definition for insidiously. Stealthy, subtle, cunning, or treacherous. Working in a subtle or apparently innocuous way, but nevertheless deadly.

If we could look at our thought processes under a magnifying glass, we would see erosion in our faith because of the times we allowed fiery dart lies to enter and become seeded in our heart. Romans 10:17 says that faith comes by hearing God’s word. Bringing His word into our hearts keeps our faith strong and active.