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3 days ago · Luke 4:1 says Jesus was tempted by the devil, but it was the Holy Spirit who led Him into the wilderness in order to be tempted. Now, here is a key insight about difficult experiences. Difficulties that come into our lives can be both a test by God and a temptation by Satan.
4 days ago · God does not tempt us, we are tempted by our own evil desires. In Ephesians chapter 4, verse 22, we are warned to disregard our old self which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires. Our desires, within themselves, start off as innocent.
3 days ago · But if my desire is to be faithful to God, my first love, then I will be better able to withstand temptation (Rev. 2:4). If I remind myself daily that I am the temple of the Holy Spirit—that I am not my own, but was bought with a price—then I will be equipped to glorify God in my body, by the power of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19–20).
3 days ago · Temptation can be sneaky – a rationalising voice that subtly undermines your resolve. But there are ways to outsmart it. My editor needs this essay from me by the end of the day today. I have plenty of time to finish it before then.
4 days ago · Next, we say that all men have a desire for happiness. This seems to be true from experience. No matter what men pursue in their actions— money, fame, pleasure, or honor— there is no one who does not desire to achieve happiness in his pursuits. The desire for happiness cannot be satisfied in this life, as is also evident from experience.
3 days ago · Through His death and resurrection, Jesus has provided a way for you to be forgiven and set free from the bondage of sin, including lustful desires. By placing your faith in Him and relying on His strength, you can confidently face your struggles and emerge victorious in your fight against lust.
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5 days ago · Dr David Anders explains why God permits temptation: 1 – When the person resists temptation, it is an occasion of merit. 2 – When the person resists temptation, it assists him/her to grow in virtue. 3 – Temptation can be a scourge for the person’s own previous immoral activity. Catechism of the Catholic Church.
