November 13

Scripture James 1:12-15

Do you ever feel like you are being tempted every way you turn? Do you feel the enemy of your soul constantly trying to get you to commit some sin? If you do, then you are in good company. There has never been a child of God born that has not faced temptations of many kinds. Verse 12 says that blessed is the man who endures temptations, for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to them that love Him.

It is not a sin to be tempted. You sin when you give in to the temptations. There is good news. We don’t have to give in and allow sin to rule your life. When temptation knocks at your door, send Jesus to the door. Jesus was tempted in every way that we will ever be tempted, so He can help us to overcome any temptation that comes our way. He can help us to be victorious. As long as we are living in the flesh, we will be tempted.

When you are tempted, don’t ever think that it is God that is tempting you. God doesn’t work that way. We are drawn away by our own lust, our own desires to do the things that we are tempted to do. James 4:7 says that if we submit to God and resist the devil, he will flee from us. Praise God!!! There is always a way out when we are following God




While living on this earth
Temptations you will face
For the enemy of your soul
Hates all the human race
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