This week's "Reflection" by Gary Keith, Executive & Teaching Pastor
Temptation – that was the subject of our passage in James today. According to Jim, we learned the truth about temptation. I'm glad to learn about how I can win over temptation. How about you? What is the one thing you will take away from this weekend's message?
The image that will stay with me this week revolves around the word enticed, which literally means "lured by bait." I can visualize a fishing lure and how it is used to catch fish. I know I will be on the lookout for those "lures" that come my way this week. May I encourage you to join me to be on the lookout for the "lures" that tempt us to sin against God? Remember as we live in community we need each other in this area of temptation.
Good message regarding temptation!
ReplyDeleteI think something to keep in mind, which echoes the previous week, is our need to be humble. We (I) need to be humble to God in admitting areas of weakness and asking for help (since God "gives generously to all" v.5). We also need to be humble with ourselves, realizing "Hey, what I'm doing/struggling with is wrong and I need help out of it/avoiding it." Lastly, I think we need to be humble in our relationships, seeking from others advice, prayer, and/or accountability.
That's a great thought Adam - I so agree with you and I thank you for pointing that out. God gives grace to the humble, Amen!
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