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... enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death."(NIV) James 1:13-15
Note the progression in this section of scripture is temptation, ...
World of <span class="highlight">temptation</span>s
"…no temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so ...
The most shameful and stigmatized death: death on the cross
... be the word of God and nothing else! Below are examples of encouraging words you could use to beat the world with:
God is with us always and knows what we are going through.
He will not let temptations ...
Love and prayer makes it possible
... them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation," He withdrew about a stone's throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be ...
The blessing of prayer
... overcome our temptation to sin
The next time you pray consider how amazing it is that we are communicating directly with the Creator of the universe. We are afforded this blessing because of what Jesus ...
When God speaks (Part II)
... (and likely meditation on God’s word, reading of scripture and prayers). He just took things for granted. In connection to our times, do we ward off lies and temptations through frequent spiritual exercises ...
When God speaks (Part I)
... R. Palmer) penned, ‘Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin; each vict’ry will help you some other to win’. It is not strange at all in our time to have countless distractions too. Daily so-called ...
Assurance
... It tells us that temptation, trials, tests, & victories, until He presents us faultless before the throne at the end of life! (Hebrews 7:25).
John the Revelator tells us, “Be thou faithful unto death ...
Allowing God to be the builder of our lives
... have new lives (2 Corinthians 5:17). As humans, as we are, there is always the temptation to go back to our old lives (the life of disobedience to our God). If we want God to build our lives, then we must ...
Trapped in the fire
... our God is alive and His mighty hands are widely opened to snatch you out of that hopeless situation-just believe.
Remember to count it all joy, brethren, when you meet trials and temptations, for you ...
Count it all joy
... we fall into trials and temptations we turn to ask ourselves, Why me? What wrong have I done?
The account of Job is one of the good examples that are related to the age-old question, "Why does God allow ...
Spiritual Undernourishment
... spiritual nourishment results in weakening Christian’s resistance against sin and temptation. Many now follow what the world is doing because the Word of God (Scriptures) is almost absent from the hearts ...
You have overcome
... the fear of premature death etc.
In cases where we succumb to the temptation, we try to clear our conscience with saying such as “after all, the society is not condemning what I did and other people ...
In the secrets of hearts
“But don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. What I tell you now in the ...
Resist him
“Be sober; be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced ...
Doing good
"You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. ...
To be angry is easy
"And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.”"(NLT) Ephesians 4: 26-27
"Human anger does not produce ...
Jesus sits anger down
"The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm” (NIV) Luke 8:24
It is ...
Keep Your Tongue from Evil
"Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit." (NKJV) Psalm 34:13
Everything invented has a purpose. When the purpose is known and guidelines are provided, it makes it easier to ...
Bitterness
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,” (NIV) James 1:19
All humans have limitations and that includes the ability ...