Not only does Satan prey on what we think our needs are, he also is very good at exploiting our pride. As a result, we sin many times because we were puffed up in some way. The ties of the flesh are strong because we live in the world and thus our focus becomes worldly. We like it here and there are so many things for us to please ourselves with. We seek great enjoyment in this life and when such is our attitude, Satan finds it even easier to prey on our vanity. This is why John tells us to not love the world (1 John 2:15.)
The whole alcohol industry is used by the devil to prey on our vanity. We seldom see the use of alcohol without it being presented as a good thing. Those who use it are pictured as being sophisticated and suave We see our government officials using it at "state" dinners, our favorite ball players endorsing it, company names on the front of stadiums, and movie heroes enjoying it (right down to the martini "shaken not stirred".) Satan is trying to sell us that all the "big wigs" are doing it and if we want to be like them, we should to. Young men and young ladies especially fall prey to this as they seek to become "grown-ups" by imitating what supposed adults do.
There is a keeping up with the neighbors mentallity among many. We constantly look to keep up with bigger houses, more expensive cars,and the latest gadgets so we can maintain "the image." Such pursuits take our eyes from God and the spiritual aspects of life. Sadly, we end up putting all of our worldly pursuits into bags with holes (Haggai 1:6.) Our attitude should be: The world has nothing left to give, it has no new, no pure delight; oh, try the life which Christians live. Be saved, 0 tonight (verse 4 from the song "Oh, Why Not Tonight" by Elizabeth Read.) Don't let the devil lift you up with pride! The fall comes next (1 Corinthians 10:12.)
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