Society has a way of making things look so good, that even though we don’t need it we are tempted to get it or do something we shouldn’t.
It doesn’t help when family and friends are encouraging us either.
Some even say that it is God who is tempting them, but He is not. Satan is the one trying to lead us astray and will use anyone or anything to do it.
We have the ability to say “No” to those things which are not pleasing to God.
This epistle of James is one of the most instructive writings in the New Testament. It presents an admirable summary of the practical duties of all believers.
It is a fact that every soul that truly loves God will face trials in this world.
The commands and Spiritual caring of God, try our hearts, and the character that show we will win in the end.
Nothing sinful in the heart or conduct of man can be ascribed to God. He is not the author of worthless, sinful things. He has the fiery trial that exposes it.
Any afflictions that are sent by God, are designed to draw out our graces, but not our corruptions.
The origin of evil and temptation is in our own hearts. We can stop the beginnings of sin, or all the evils that follow, but we must be willing to change.
God takes no pleasure in the death of men. He wants us to be redeemed.
A true Christian becomes as different a person from what he was before by the renewing influences of Divine grace.
We should devote all that we have to God’s service, resist all temptations, and realize our faults, so that we may live the life He desires for us.
A WORD OF PRAYER
Lord, Your Word teaches us that You are not the one that is tempting us. That we have the ability to resist all temptations, if we do everything as in the presence of God. When we follow His commands, our Faith brings about love, purifies our hearts and helps us defeat any temptations we face. Let us not blame You if we do wrong, but repent and ask forgiveness.
In Jesus Name We Pray, Amen