When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth,that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
Difficult circumstances sometimes come as a result of temptation. In order to prevail, we need to see temptations for what they are – our enemy’s lures, uniquely designed for each person. Temptations are attractive and appealing, and look and act…
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Temptations – they come from all sides and in all forms. Some have the power to destroy your life – things like lust, greed, the desire for power, and sexual fulfillment outside of God’s boundaries. If you’re struggling with overcoming…
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