When we are tempted, how and where we focus is important. Yesterday we noted the need for a look within at our own desires that might give rise to temptation. Today, let us consider our looking ahead. In the face of temptation, Paul encouraged. . … [Read more...] about DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED! (Part 2 of 3)
Temptation
DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED (Part 1 of 3)
When we are tempted, how and where we focus is important. Relative to dealing with temptation there are at least three directions in which to look: within, ahead, and upward. Let us consider the first of these three today. When it comes to … [Read more...] about DIRECTING THE FOCUS WHEN TEMPTED (Part 1 of 3)
Summer Temptations
It’s that time of year once again. The days are longer, the temperatures rise, and, of course, the best part – NO SCHOOL! But, this is also a time to reflect on what God expects from us. The summer season is full of fun, but also a time of sinful temptations. We as Christians need to know what to expect and what not to do. No doubt about it, summer is hot. When it’s … [Read more...] about Summer Temptations
FOUR-WAY FOCUS!
As Jesus addressed the subject of prayer in His sermon on the mount (Matthew 6:5-15), He provided an example of elements which can be included in prayer. He did not provide this prayer as necessarily a prayer to be prayed, but as a model of what prayer ought to be like; an example of appropriate prayer. We read. . … [Read more...] about FOUR-WAY FOCUS!
JUST TAKE A LOOK!
Yesterday we focused on the clever tactical maneuver of the devil getting us to question or rethink what God has said. Today let us consider another. A second tactical maneuver he used with Eve was to get her to focus on the forbidden fruit. Here was the attempt to appeal to her … [Read more...] about JUST TAKE A LOOK!
