Staying close, keeps us on the straight and narrow.
James 4:8, Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
When it comes to my Christian walk, I have found my worst enemy is myself. I am the one that leads me astray. I am the one that succumbs to the temptations Satan throws at me. I am the one that wonders away from God. I have also found the cure for all of it; it is staying close to the Lord!
James tells us to “Draw nigh to God”, for a very good reason. We are less likely to sin against Him when we do. So friend, get a little closer to the Lord, stay close to the Lord, and he will draw nigh to you!