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Tag Archives: temptation
Morning Prayer: Resisting Temptation
Good morning, Lord. Why is it that temptation rears its nasty head just when I think, “I’m good”? I know, the enemy wants to get me off track, to put an end to my progress. Forgive me for giving in … Continue reading
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Lent: Facing Temptation
The 40 days of Lent remind us that Jesus was tempted. “Jesus Christ was just beginning his public ministrations. As one saith, “So long as Jesus Christ had nothing to meddle with but the chips in his father’s … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Lent, temptation
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Right Way
I stand at the intersection of two passages of Scripture. Matthew 6:13 (ESV) Lead us not into temptation. Psalm 23:3 He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. One path is the wrong way. The other … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Matthew 6:13, Psalm 23:3, righteousness, temptation
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Lead Us Not into Temptation (Thursday)
Temptation is not the same as sin. Sometimes folks get confused. Here’s the biblical definition of sin: James 4:17 (TLB) Knowing what is right to do and then not doing it is sin. Knowing the right thing to … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged James 4:17, lead us not into temptation, sin, temptation
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