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| Temptation..is it.the snake or the alligator? There is no difference for either...or you. Painting by Zander Shultz |
The
temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God
is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand.
When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
1 Corinthians 10:13
The temptations in your life are no different from
what others experience. No
difference. Everyone is tempted. It doesn’t matter is you are red, yellow,
brown, black or white, rich or poor, single, married or in a committed
relationship, educated or illiterate, employed or unemployed, a Christian, Jew
or Muslim…you face temptations in your life.
Paul was
speaking to the Christians in Corinth—but his message is good for all humanity. The temptations in your life are no
different from what others experience. What tempts you?
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and
temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised
to those who love him. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say,
"God is tempting me." God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never
tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and
drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is
allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. James 1:12-15
James tells
us that God does not tempt us. Temptation comes from our own desires—from our
sinful nature. Are you following your sinful nature? Our choices make the
difference.
So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your
lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves. The sinful
nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants.
And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature
desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not
free to carry out your good intentions. But when you are directed by the
Spirit, you are not under obligation to the law of Moses. When you follow the
desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality,
impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling,
jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy,
drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as
I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the
Kingdom of God. Galatians 5:16-21
What can you do about the temptation?
So put to death the sinful, earthly things
lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust,
and evil desires. Don't be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping
the things of this world. Colossians 3:5
Choices…it all comes down to the choices we
make, day by day…moment by moment. Choose to have nothing to do with things
that tempt you. I have found that reciting scripture to myself is very useful
in directing my thoughts away from temptations. This scripture passage should
give each of us encouragement.
The temptations in your life are no different from
what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation
to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out
so that you can endure. 1
Corinthians 10:13
Temptations are no different for you…or
your neighbor, spouse, friends, family or work associates.
Prayer
~ Lord God, the temptations in my life are no
different from what others experience. You are faithful and will not allow the
temptation to be more than I can stand. When I am tempted, You will show me a
way out so that I can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13. Thank You for Your promise,
Your love and Your commitment to show me a way out of the grip of temptation.
Daily
Bible Reading: 2 Kings 14; 2 Chronicles 25
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All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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