Temptation is not a pleasant topic to discuss because of the difficulty of admitting our weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Consequently, what gives temptation power and privilege is the tendency to cover up its intrusion and impact. It’s also easier to blame others for failing to fight off temptation’s allurement.
The more secretive we are about submitting to temptation’s advances, the harder it is to escape and recover from these attacks. We tend to forget that nothing can be hidden from Christ Jesus, who knows our struggles. He’s also aware of our weaknesses and promises to help us with strength to confront any allurement.
We open the door to temptation’s snare by being discontented with our job, relationships, or possessions. If you could list the desires of your heart at this moment, what would be included? Let me encourage you to place the Lord Jesus Christ first and then seek him with all your heart. He will satisfy your longing. Do that now.
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But remember this – the wrong desires that come into
your life aren’t anything new and different. Many others have faced exactly the
same problems before you. And no temptation is irresistible. You can trust God
to keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against
it, for he has promised this and will do what he says. He will show you how to escape
temptation’s power so that you can bear up patiently against it.
~1 Corinthians 10:13 The Living Bible
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