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Tag Archives: temptation
The Model Prayer
Right in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us what many Christians call “The Lord’s Prayer”. Many scholars refer to it as “The Model Prayer”, because it is an outline for how we should properly pray. … Continue reading
Talk to Him
Charles Spurgeon shared the story of an old farmer who told about his encounter with the devil. The devil was tempting him and he finally said to the devil, “What do you want from me anyway?” The devil answered, “Why, … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter 1, Charles Spurgeon, eternal reward, Heaven, hope, illustration, salvation, temptation
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Different Temptations
Years ago a doctor was preparing to go to a medical conference in Las Vegas. As he was packing his suitcase, his wife came into the room and said, “Honey, I know that there will be a lot of temptations … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged holy living, illustration, James 4:7, resist the devil, sin, submit to God, temptation
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Taking My Bible
A story is told about a young man who came into town all dressed up, carrying a suitcase in one hand and a Bible in the other. A friend asked where he was going. The fellow answered, “I’m going to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged 1 Peter 2:1, holy living, hypocrisy, illustration, pretense, sin, temptation
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Very Tempting!
A young boy was sitting on a park bench with his grandfather when a beautiful girl walked by. The boy asked, “Grandpa, is it a sin to look at a pretty girl?” Grandpa thought for a few seconds before he gave his … Continue reading
Looks Can Be Deceiving
Advertisers sure do know how to make food look good to prospective customers. Pictures of luscious meals make people suddenly feel hungry, and often entice them to buy the advertised product. However, the item purchased usually doesn’t look nearly as … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 John 2:15-17, advertising, illustration, sin, temptation
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That’s One Benefit
A woman was once being interviewed on her 102nd birthday. One of the reporters asked her about the benefits of living past the century mark. She wittily replied, “There is no peer pressure! Peer pressure certainly is a factor that … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 15:33, illustration, negative influence, peer pressure, temptation
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What Are You Chasing?
According to the Chicago Tribune, on March 3, 1995, a thirty-eight-year-old man who was walking to his temporary job at a warehouse tried to get there by cutting across eight lanes of a busy highway. After he crossed the four … Continue reading
Careful What You Think!
Dieters sometimes feel that just thinking about food adds inches to their waistline. Dr. Alan P. Xenakis, author of Why Doesn’t My Funny Bone Make Me Laugh?, says dieters may be right. In certain people, thinking about food increases their … Continue reading
Dangerous Thirst
In one movie some men were shipwrecked and left drifting aimlessly on the ocean in a lifeboat. As the days passed under the scorching sun, their rations of food and fresh water ran out. One man ignored all previous warnings … Continue reading
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Tagged adultery, drinking salt water, illustration, lust, sexual immorality, sin, temptation, thirst
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