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bluidkiti · 01-12-2014, 12:54 PM

Temptation

Bible Reading: Genesis 3:6-7; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 4:15; 2:18.

When Eve looked at the forbidden tree in the garden, it was "pleasing to the eye". The fruit looked good to eat, and she wanted to gain the wisdom that the serpent promised her it would bring. Temptation is always pretty. The devil is not going to show you the ugly consequences of disobeying God. He is always going to concentrate on what looks good or feels good. When you yield to sin, it will open your eyes to its' ugliness. But God can open you eyes before you fall, if you will ask Him.

Moment of Meditation: Anticipation of a desired things is often more exciting than its' fulfillment, particularly when the thing desired is sinful.

A Talk with Jesus: Jesus, open my eyes to the deception of temptation. Amen.

For Further Study: Matthew 4:1-11; Philippians 1:9-11; 1 Corinthians 1:8-9; Hebrews 5:14; 2 Peter 2:7-9.

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MajestyJo · 01-13-2014, 12:45 AM

Remember from Sunday School, the phrase, "Get thou behind me Satan." It is often our choice that allows him to tempt us. I don't know about others, but I can talk myself into anything. I think it is human nature to like the bright, the shiny, and glorified, which we can see past to see the reality of the moment. Without God, we can allow ourselves to be led astray.

01-12-2014, 12:54 PM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,841	Temptation Temptation Bible Reading: Genesis 3:6-7; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 4:15; 2:18. When Eve looked at the forbidden tree in the garden, it was "pleasing to the eye". The fruit looked good to eat, and she wanted to gain the wisdom that the serpent promised her it would bring. Temptation is always pretty. The devil is not going to show you the ugly consequences of disobeying God. He is always going to concentrate on what looks good or feels good. When you yield to sin, it will open your eyes to its' ugliness. But God can open you eyes before you fall, if you will ask Him. Moment of Meditation: Anticipation of a desired things is often more exciting than its' fulfillment, particularly when the thing desired is sinful. A Talk with Jesus: Jesus, open my eyes to the deception of temptation. Amen. For Further Study: Matthew 4:1-11; Philippians 1:9-11; 1 Corinthians 1:8-9; Hebrews 5:14; 2 Peter 2:7-9. Source Unknown __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

01-13-2014, 12:45 AM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	Remember from Sunday School, the phrase, "Get thou behind me Satan." It is often our choice that allows him to tempt us. I don't know about others, but I can talk myself into anything. I think it is human nature to like the bright, the shiny, and glorified, which we can see past to see the reality of the moment. Without God, we can allow ourselves to be led astray. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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