Temptation

John Piper Explains How Sin Gets Its Power (illustration)

John Piper says that sin (lust for example) “gets its power by persuading me to believe that I will be happier if I follow it. The power of all temptation is the prospect that it will make me happier.”(Quoted in Putting Your Past Behind You, E. Lutzer, Here& …

Nicholes - Reading Books And Reading The Bible (illustration)

We should keep in mind that reading books about the Bible is not the same as searching the Word for oneself. It is true that articles and commentaries can be helpful. If I didn’t believe this I certainly wouldn’t be writing this devotional commentary. There are many today who sub …

Don’t leave forwarding address when fleeing temptation (illustration)

When you flee temptation, be sure you don’t leave a forwarding address. (Source Unknown). …

D.L. Moody - It is Not a Sin to be Tempted (illustration)

“When Christians are tempted they should not be discouraged. It is not a sin to be tempted; the sin is to fall into temptation.” (D.L. Moody in “Who said that by George Sweeting,” p. 420). …

The Way an Eskimo Kills a Wolf (illustration)

The way an Eskimo kills a wolf offers fresh insight into the self-destructive nature of yielding to temptation. First the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another until the blade is completely conce …