Note: this is a piece I wrote for our church newsletter when I was pastoring waaaay back in 1994. At the time, my boys were 12, 9, 6, 3, and 2. I realize there is a difference in opinion on what to do with the secularization of Christmas and Santa Claus. But here is how […]
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Some of the key points from Part One Temptation is inevitable – it is “common to man” It is not a sin to be tempted. Jesus was tempted in all points as we are, but without sin Temptation has its origin in our own desires, which may not be a bad thing in its proper
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Temptation is Inevitable What is temptation? The dictionary defines it as enticement to sin or do wrong. It involves some sort of pull or influence on you to act or do something. It almost always has a negative connotation – we don’t think of ourselves as being tempted to do good. Matthew 18:7 NIV “Woe
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