“The Tempter vs The Tempted”
GREETINGS FROM THE TEMPLE …
“The Tempter vs The Tempted”
For this writing, the Tempter is the Devil, and we are the Tempted. In Pastor Brice’s teachings on, Triumphing over Temptation, he made the point that we are all tempted on a daily basis. Yes, all! Temptation is a natural human instinct, and no one is exempt.
How do we overcome this instinct? We follow Jesus’ command to…
“Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” – Luke 22:40 (NIV).
We consistently do things that we know are not of God. We relegate them to a category of little sin in hopes that our good works will make up for them. Wrong! Wipe that thought process from your mind. There is no such thing as little sin and big sin. No matter the size, shape, or circumstances, sin is sin.
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.” – Matthew 26:41 (NIV).
When you are being tempted put the Word of God on your circumstances. Watch, be vigilant, know when you are being tempted. Pray – read Scripture – follow Jesus’ command and example.
Read: Matthew 4:1-11 (Jesus was tempted by the Devil in the wilderness. After Jesus had fasted and prayed for forty days and forty nights the Devil tried to tempt Jesus. Every circumstance that the Devil tried to tempt Jesus with, resulted in Jesus answering him with Scripture… “It is written…”)
We can all do this. However, the key is to know the Word of God – know your Bible. Our Pastor has always been adamant about us staying in the Word – staying in prayer – staying in worship and witnessing. When you know the Word, you’ll be ready when the Tempter comes calling.
You’ve heard the saying… Those are fighting Words. Humm…mm…. Did you ever think of your Bible as a Weapon? The Word is a weapon. See how God quietly works! Every time you pick up your Bible, you’re holding a Weapon. A Weapon that when used properly can be a Weapon of mass destruction. Use what God has given you. Fight your Tempter – win against your Tempter. The Temper vs the Tempted equals a win for you and I.
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Solomon Temple Ministries International ~ Blogger ~ Othella Hill-Jordan
