Drawn away carries with it the idea of the baiting of a trap; and enticed in the original Greek means 'to bait a hook'. The best illustration for this, when you think of bait and hook, is the analogy of a Fisherman luring the fish using a hook with bait. The idea is to hide the trap in the hook.
Temptation always carries with it some bait that appeals to our natural desires. Remember, Satan is the master deceiver. The bait not only attracts us, but it also hides the fact that yielding to the deisre will eventually bring sorrow and punishment. It is the bait that is the exciting thing, but it keeps us from seeing the consequences of sin.
If you are spending all your time in the hobby that you enjoy more than living your life to glorify God, then this is where Satan's deception comes into play. You can have a hobby, but use it for God's glory not for your own personal gain.
If you find that your hobby is pulling you away from God then that is Satan luring you away so that you do not grow in your Christian walk. When you know the Bible, you can detect the bait and deal with it decisively. This is what it means to walk by faith and not by sight. You need to be in the word of God every day communicating with God every day to help you combat Satan and his lures. If at the end of the day you cannot see one thing that counts for the glory of God, then that day is wasted and will burn at the judgment seat of Christ.
Blessings to you my Friends! Live Every day for the Lord!
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