“So don't allow sin to rule in your mortal body to make you obey it's desires.” Romans 6:12 NTE

Christians say the devil can't “make” them do anything because the Holy Spirit lives in them. But the apostle Paul warns us not to “allow” sin to “rule.” The one who “rules” is the one who is in charge. Satan will rule us if we “allow” him. If this wasn't the case, Paul would never write this sentence. And when you or I “allow sin to rule,” satan can make us do things we wouldn't normally do, like over-eat, drink too much, scream at the spouse or kids, harbor irrational fears, or even self-harm.

If Christians allow sin, we allow the devil to rule us.

Solution? Renounce the sin. Kick out the devil.