Chrstians and Temptation

Overcoming Temptation

There will always be temptations vying for our hearts. Sometimes they are subtle and sometimes they are obvious. Though we are not free from temptations; we are free from the bondage it breeds. The devil will often use fiery darts that consume (as fire does) our mind. These fiery darts come in the form of: a lie, a thought of rejection, wrong doctrine, a deprecating thought, etc. The classic symptom that a Believer has yielded to temptation is: discouragement.

So much of what tempts us is what we allow to tempt us. This is why Jesus said: watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation (Matthew 26:41a). As we habitually pray and hide the Word of God in our hearts, we become increasingly sensitive to the vices of the devil and the world that would tempt us to act contrary to the will of God. Purposefully lay aside everything that competes with your affection and devotion for Christ. This is a matter of discipline. After all: Jesus Christ is all that matters. AMEN!

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger

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