At the River, where I gather with fellow believers in Jesus Christ, we are going through the entire Bible this year with a commom reading plan. Today we read Genesis 10-12 and Matthew 4. In Matthew we read about the temptation of Jesus. May I remind, encourage, warn, comfort someone out there with a few pieces of Scripture regarding TEMPTATION.
TEMPTATION means to entice someone to an UNWISE or IMMORAL act
"Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, HE IS ABLE TO HELP those who are being tempted." Hebrews 2:18
"For we don't have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses , but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are- yet was without sin." Hebrews 4:15
"WHEN tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God CANNOT BE TEMPTED BY EVIL nor does He tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full grown gives birth to DEATH." James 1:13-15
He loves us soooo much. He wants to SAVE US and rescue us from that which can destroy us. He understands the power of temptation. He is sympathetic. He wants to help us when we are tempted. Here is how he fought:
Matthew 4:
"It is written!!" "It is written.." "It is written."
He knew Scripture. He used Scripture. He didn't quit until the temptation passed.
"No temptation has seized you except that which is common to man. And God is faithful ; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But WHEN you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." 1 Corinthians 10:13
May we SEE temptation as it really is..... a seeking to destroy our lives. May we fight back with Scripture and not give in to sin that when full grown gives birth to DEATH. May we look for our WAY OUT because HE WILL PROVIDE ONE but we have to take it! Blessings from Bombadil. K.Link
"I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me." Phillipians 1:25 & 26
