Tested and Failed
Good morning Scripture Reading: James 1:12-17 Hymn: Yield Not to Temptation Meditation: We are reminded in 1 Corinthians 10:13 that there is no temptation we experience, which is not common among humans. There is absolutely nothing we can do to avoid being tempted, and none of us is exempt from being beguiled. Satan is crafty and cunning, so much so that he thought he could beguile the Son of God. The only weapon Satan can use against us is temptation, and if you are caught in a situation that appeals to the flesh, you are capable of falling under temptation pressure, and so can I. It is not easy to resist it, but there is a wonderful promise that says that God is faithful and will not cause us to be tempted above that which we can endure. No doubt there will be times when we fail the test because we rely on our strength, because we become distracted, and because we ignore the warning signals. Whenever you are tempted, be reminded that you are not alone ...