Don’t force God’s hand. Trust His promises, but don’t create danger just to see Him act. Avoid temptation—live wisely and humbly.
Don’t force God’s hand. Trust His promises, but don’t create danger just to see Him act. Avoid temptation—live wisely and humbly.
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. (Proverbs 3:7 ESV) There’s a moment we’ve all faced. A time when we know what the right choice is, but something in us hesitates. Not because we’re confused, but because we’re tempted. In that...
In the wilderness, Jesus stood alone—tempted, hungry, faithful—winning for us the victory we could never achieve on our own.
But it’s such a tiny, innocent sin. Surely it can’t hurt anything! But that one little sin leads to another, and can even lead others astray!
Jesus’ ministry began and ended with temptation. He prevailed. He wouldn’t risk doing anything other than His God-given task!
Temptation is hard. We take comfort that Jesus also suffered when He was tempted, and He can help us through the same experience!
Concerned about falling into temptation? The only hope is to call upon the One who has promised to lead us in paths of righteousness…
Need to avoid falling into temptation? Especially when you are worried about something? Ask for God’s help! That’s the sure-fire way!
If Jesus Himself, the Son of God, was only able to surmount temptation by offering up fervent cries and tears to God, then how much more do we, who are weak, need to follow His example!
Frustrated that your life doesn’t like much like “God’s masterpiece”?