Why do we think we need so many things?
We think there are so many things we need. And need, is how we frame it. We can’t imagine not …
Tag Archives: Temptation
Are we in a battle with the devil, the evil one?
Why this is important: We live in a world where we think we can get the answer to anything automatically. …
Can we overcome temptation through prayer?
We have good news. We can overcome temptation by prayer. God will listen and give us strength. Earlier in the …
Is it wrong to want material things? What does Jesus think?
Material goods can turn our hearts away from God. The pursuit of possessions and wealth and a preoccupation with physical …
“It is written, ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’ ” ~Jesus
I want life. It is important. I know it is. How will I get life? Our Master’s experience of temptation …
“Man must not live on bread alone.” ~Jesus
As Jesus begins His ministry, He is full of the Holy Spirit. That is a huge thing because He is …
Do friends help restore believers when they miss God’s goal for their lives?
Our friends in Jesus are amazing. We are to look out for our brothers and sisters. Paul presents a hypothetical …
“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
I struggle with temptation. I know all followers of our Master Jesus do. I start with the good news that …
“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
I have missed God’s goal for my life (aka sin). A penalty must be paid. Jesus, the innocent lamb of …
Can we find in God and his word resources to overcome temptation?
God is good. God is good all the time. I struggle with temptation. I know all followers of our Master …
Is there encouragement for those facing temptation?
I struggle with temptation. I know all followers of our Master Jesus do. I start with the good news that …
“Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul
Can I do good? I want to but there is this evil nature that can get in the way. God shows …
Victory — It is Complete in Jesus as He defeated Temptation
Jesus the Messiah triumphs over and disarms all the powers of evil arrayed against him. Jesus has won the victory. …
“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” ~Jesus
“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” ~Jesus Source: Matthew 6:13 (ESV) Jesus taught us to pray. Jesus …
“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
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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