April 23, 2025

ENDURING TEMPTATION

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

Personal challenge

It is one of our inate human traits to desire to be blessed. We were created with this in us as part of need to be in relationship with our creator. One way to be blessed is to resist temptation. This fallen world is full of temptations that will attempt to pull us away from God. It is God, through His Son, that we are given the ability to resist these temptations. So the provider of the blessing also gives us what we need in order to receive the blessing and all the benefits that go with it. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner!