From Our Pastor's Desk
Temptation is something that tests a person's righteousness and strength of character. It is a solicitation or enticement to do that which is evil, that which is in obedience to God’s instructions.
Temptation is the desire to do something, especially when it is wrong or unwise. Temptation can be described as a strong desire to have or do something even though you know you should not.
It is a nudging to do evil or anything contrary to God’s will or standard. It is a strong persuasion to do something wrong. Devil is known as the “tempter”, the source of all temptations, according to Matthew 4:3; 1st Thessalonians 3:5.
Our God is not a tempter, God does not tempt. God tries and tests. Trial is different from temptation. James 1:3. Trial is meant to build us up while temptation pulls us down.
For every child of God; temptation is a familiar experience. No one can escape it.
Adam was tempted, our Lord Jesus Christ was also tempted. To be tempted is not a sin, but yielding to temptation is what is sinful.
When we overcome temptation, our Christian faith and resolve are strengthened, and our testimonies stand sure.
We grow stronger to resist other temptations and our obedience to God is confirmed. Grace to continue to be victorious over every “carrot” of temptation dangled before us, we receive in abundance, in Jesus mighty Name. Amen.
You will have good success this 2022. Remain blessed. Shalom.
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