Obey

Romans 7:15-23 (The Message Bible)
I can anticipate the response that is coming: "I know that all God's commands are spiritual, but I'm not. Isn't this also your experience?" Yes. I'm full of myself—after all, I've spent a long time in sin's prison. What I don't understand about myself is that I decide one way, but then I act another, doing things I absolutely despise. So if I can't be trusted to figure out what is best for myself and then do it, it becomes obvious that God's command is necessary. But I need something more! For if I know the law but still can't keep it, and if the power of sin within me keeps sabotaging my best intentions, I obviously need help! I realize that I don't have what it takes. I can will it, but I can't do it. I decide to do good, but I don't really do it; I decide not to do bad, but then I do it anyway. My decisions, such as they are, don't result in actions. Something has gone wrong deep within me and gets the better of me every time. It happens so regularly that it's predictable. The moment I decide to do good, sin is there to trip me up. I truly delight in God's commands, but it's pretty obvious that not all of me joins in that delight. Parts of me covertly rebel, and just when I least expect it, they take charge.

This passage written by the Apostle Paul seems like he is writing is just for dieters doesn't it?

Obeying God is a constant struggle, isn't it? Satan fights against all efforts to know God and follow Him. He moves so quietly, planting thoughts and desires in your mind that wiggle and squirm, insisting on your attention. Paul accurately described this is war being fought in our bodies. The only weapons we can use to fight this war are found in God's word. We cannot stand alone in these battles. We need the strength of God to help us stay constant. God's word, prayer, accountability with Christian friends, memorizing God's word and listening for God's still small voice and guidance are the ONLY weapons that will help us win this battle against Satan.