March 9: “Overcoming Temptation With Prayer”
Oftentimes, to overcome temptation, we shouldn’t focus on our willpower. We should prayerfully seek the Lord’s power as we simply strive for obedience to Him.
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February 9: “Defeating Temptation with Prayer”
In some way, the activity of prayer is the one thing we can and must do if we are to overcome the temptations in our life. So, we need to follow Jesus’ instruction and pray.
Read MoreDecember 3: “Gaining Mastery Over the 3 Categories of Temptation”
All sin is essentially a love for what the world offers. But, if we have a love for the world, we are demonstrating that we are not saved. So, let’s identify what the love for the world looks like.
Read MoreNovember 19: “When I’m Tempted, Who Can I Blame?”
When I sin, is it my fault? Satan’s fault? God’s fault?
Read MoreSeptember 28: “Does God Tempt Me to Sin?”
8 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 24Galatians 4Ezekiel 31Psalms 79 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 2 Samuel 24:1 (CSB): “The LORD’s anger burned against Israel again, and he stirred up David against them to say, ‘Go, count the people of Israel and Judah.’” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): When you and I […]
Read MoreSeptember 5: “Is God Responsible When I’m Tempted?”
4 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 29-301 Corinthians 10Ezekiel 8Psalms 46-47 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 1 Corinthians 10:13 (CSB): “No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the […]
Read MoreApril 27: “How Jesus Helps Us When We’re Tempted”
10 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Numbers 4 Psalms 38 Song of Solomon 2 Hebrews 2 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “Therefore, he had to be like his brothers and sisters in every way, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in matters pertaining to God, to make atonement for […]
Read MoreFebruary 23: “Defeating Temptation”
6 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Exodus 6 Luke 9 Job 23 1 Corinthians 10 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he […]
Read MoreAugust 15: “Defeating Temptation”
5 Minute Read + Scripture readings TODAY’S BIBLE READING: Nehemiah 9:22–10:39 1 Corinthians 9:19–10:13 Psalm 34:1-10 Proverbs 21:13 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): 1 Corinthians 10:13 (CSB) “No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with […]
Read MoreFebruary 9: “One Way to Defeat Temptation”
8 Minute Read TODAY’S BIBLE READING: Exodus 29:1–30:10 Matthew 26:14-46 Psalm 31:19-24 Proverbs 8:14-26 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Matthew 26:41 (CSB): “Stay awake and pray, so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Every single one of us battles temptation. Whether it is […]
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