Good morning! How are we faithing? When we think about the things that tempt us we realize that it is something of our own desire. What entices you may not entice me and visa versa therefore temptation is specific for each of us. If you read about Jesus when he endured temptation for 40 days he endured to the end. Read Matthew 4:1-11. When temptation comes we must learn to recognize it and not blame God because he didn't send it. Why would a perfect God try to trip us up with evil? He doesn't. Like the verses below, temptation only works on our lust and when acted upon, it's on us, nobody else. Remember Flip Wilson as Geraldine said,"the devil made me do it", funny in context but amazing people blame the enemy when all he did was present the enticement. You and I picked it up. Look at this;
Jas 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Jas 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
Jas 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Jas 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
Learn to recognize what tempts you and ready yourself to resist by quick prayers. Staying the Word will help that recognition and build your power to resist. Hey man it's tough so put on that helmet.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for wisdom and encouragement in your Word. Reveal to us where we are weak and help us build strength in you. Bless the emergency workers. In Jesus name, amen
Jas 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Jas 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
Jas 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Jas 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
Learn to recognize what tempts you and ready yourself to resist by quick prayers. Staying the Word will help that recognition and build your power to resist. Hey man it's tough so put on that helmet.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for wisdom and encouragement in your Word. Reveal to us where we are weak and help us build strength in you. Bless the emergency workers. In Jesus name, amen
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