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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Temptation

Does the scope of Jesus the Messiah’s victory include temptation?

January 10, 2023

No trial is too great, no temptation is too strong, but that Jesus the Messiah can give us the mercy …

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“For it is written …” ~Jesus

November 23, 2022

Jesus understands Satan’s approach. Three times Satan tempts him. Jesus quotes God’s word and then uses his authority to send …

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Why do we think we need so many things?

December 3, 2021

We think there are so many things we need. And need, is how we frame it. We can’t imagine not …

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Are we in a battle with the devil, the evil one?

September 14, 2021

Why this is important: We live in a world where we think we can get the answer to anything automatically. …

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Can we overcome temptation through prayer?

July 26, 2021

We have good news. We can overcome temptation by prayer. God will listen and give us strength. Earlier in the …

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Is it wrong to want material things? What does Jesus think?

May 15, 2021

  Material goods can turn our hearts away from God. The pursuit of possessions and wealth and a preoccupation with physical …

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“It is written, ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’ ” ~Jesus

December 7, 2019

I want life. It is important. I know it is. How will I get life? Our Master’s experience of temptation …

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“Man must not live on bread alone.” ~Jesus

September 11, 2019

As Jesus begins His ministry, He is full of the Holy Spirit. That is a huge thing because He is …

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Do friends help restore believers when they miss God’s goal for their lives?

July 2, 2019

Our friends in Jesus are amazing. We are to look out for our brothers and sisters. Paul presents a hypothetical …

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“For since Jesus Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.” ~Author of Hebrews

June 30, 2019

I struggle with temptation. I know all followers of our Master Jesus do. I start with the good news that …

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“For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.” ~Author of Hebrews

May 31, 2019

I have missed God’s goal for my life (aka sin). A penalty must be paid. Jesus, the innocent lamb of …

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Can we find in God and his word resources to overcome temptation?

April 25, 2019

God is good. God is good all the time. I struggle with temptation. I know all followers of our Master …

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Is there encouragement for those facing temptation?

November 23, 2018

I struggle with temptation. I know all followers of our Master Jesus do. I start with the good news that …

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“Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul

August 11, 2018

Can I do good? I want to but there is this evil nature that can get in the way. God shows …

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Victory — It is Complete in Jesus as He defeated Temptation

June 5, 2018

Jesus the Messiah triumphs over and disarms all the powers of evil arrayed against him. Jesus has won the victory. …

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“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” ~Jesus

March 6, 2018

“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” ~Jesus Source: Matthew 6:13 (ESV) Jesus taught us to pray. Jesus …

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“Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.” ~Apostle Paul

March 14, 2017

There is a striving for “things” that is not natural in God’s world. Being content is a huge thing. It …

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