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TEMPTED!

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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.          James 1:13,14 NIV

 

If there’s one thing all of us has experienced, it’s temptation. We’ve all seen something new, attractive, and unusual; something a friend has that we don’t. And we just want it. The object of temptation can be almost anything. It might be something material, like a nice house or new car. Or it could be physical, like the effect of alcohol or the rush of a new relationship. And, of course, it could be emotional, like recognition for a job well done. Whatever the object, temptation demands that we must have it now! Temptation knows no loyalty. It’s a raging beast that, if left uncontrolled, can bring absolute destruction into our lives. Simply put, temptation is an invitation to follow God-given desires beyond His established boundaries. For example, the Lord gave humanity a precious gift in human sexuality. However, this God-given desire is all too often taken far beyond the boundaries the Creator originally established. Does this mean sexual desire is inherently wrong? Not at all. But, when left unchecked, it can be the starting point for all types of trouble. Are we allowing a single desire to control our lives? Are we continually going beyond the limits of God’s approval? Let us break the hold of temptation. Thank the Holy Spirit that He will lead us with Godly desires that will bring glory and honour to our Lord.

 

PRAYER THOUGHT

Holy Spirit, lead us we pray with Godly desires.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Thank You, Holy Spirit, that You enable us to break the hold of temptation and lead us with Godly desires that will bring glory and honour to our Lord. AMEN

 

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

 

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