12Blessed 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.
13When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. (NIV)
These are the verses I've been reading and thinking about this week.
I've felt convicted lately of falling into the temptation of staying in the warm bed in the mornings when I should be reading my Bible and praying. My relationship with God has suffered this winter!
I've also felt convicted of reading too many novels and staying on the internet too long instead of using my time to seek God or do something more worthwhile. (Confession is good for the soul!)
Temptation doesn't have to involve something blatantly evil. Temptation can be something small like being lazy on a cold winter morning!
24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Galations 5:24 (NKJV)
I pray that God will give me grace to crucify my flesh.
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