But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.James 1:14
It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out this world is full of temptations. Temptations lurk around every corner.
Temptations to overspend and ruin your credit history. Temptations to overeat and end up with medical problems. Temptations to view pornography now that everything is online. Temptations to become a liar. Temptations to do other things than be fully in love with Jesus. Temptations to become an alcoholic or drug addict. Temptations to stay on line too long or on your cell phone. Temptations to drive too fast and be unsafe. Temptations for sexual sin. Temptations for lust of the flesh.
It is pretty obvious temptation is not from God but originates with Adam and Eve and the Serpent(Satan) in the Garden of Eden. Everyone is on their own journey and if you follow Christ does not mean you are immune to temptation but you have the armor of God on to fight against it and don’t have any excuse other than human nature from standing strong in the Lord. So take up your ‘shield of faith’ and charge on!
PRAYER: I love to do what I know pleases the Lord but there are times it is not easy because I have chosen the wrong path or wrong friends in my life or allowed the desire to fit in to override my common sense from God. Give me strength to stand strong and run towards the cross. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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