All of us have been so close to a temptation that we lost our perspective.
It may have involved something as small as a rumour that we knew should not be passed along, but the urge to gossip blocked out our sense of love and good judgement.
The moment of temptation seems so overwhelming, the idea so irresistible.
James 1 : 12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
Adam and Eve faced a similar problem long ago. They became so preoccupied with one plant in their garden paradise that they could not see the forest for the tree. The garden was created for them. In it there were not evils, no trials, no sickness, no death. Yet they gave up all they had just to eat of the fruit of that one forbidden tree.
How to handle temptation
(a) Seek God with your whole heart - Psalm 119 : 9-16
(b) Listen to wisdom – Proverb 8 : 1- 11
(c) Resist the devil; draw near to God – James 4 : 7
(0504 26 II 2008)