TEMPTATION

Just as we were talking about temptation

Temptation is a word that even the most unchurched of people know in their hearts. We have all been tempted at times. Satan tempted even Jesus during His time of fasting and prayer in the wilderness [See Matthew 4:1-11 for the account]

Being tempted is not a sin. We are all being tempted from a wide range of directions at any given moment. The problem comes when we allow that temptation to dwell in our minds and hearts giving birth to sin and death.

James 1:13-15 NIV
When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

The epistle to the Corinthians gives us encouragement though...

1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

We can stand through the power of God. We can overcome.

Until next time, may you trust in Him and stand against the power of temptation.

Hallelu Yah (Praise God)

Be blessed, Pastor Kevin Corbin. UNQUOTE
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What i learn

1. I can't be tempted by God for he cannot be tempted
2. must stand firm in God's word whenever something is tempted
3. God will help you out through your temptation, provided you cling on to his word and pray to him