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Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. (1 Corinthians 10:11)
The Scriptures are filled with descriptions of men and women who sinned against the Lord in moments of weakness. These true stories—starting with the account of Adam and Eve— are given to us for our instruction.
The Father wants us to learn from the mistakes of others.
Idleness allowed King David's mind to contemplate adultery with Bathsheba. Weariness led Elijah to view death as preferable to life (1 Kings 19:4). Pride may have played a part in Eve's listening to the serpent (Genesis 3:6), while lust may have prompted Solomon to desire many wives, including unbelieving ones (1 Kings 11:1-3). In some biblical examples, enticement was resisted; in others, the individuals gave in.
While there are many kinds of temptation, they follow a similar pattern. The eye looks, the mind desires, and the will acts. King David looked at Uriah's wife, inquired about her, and then he acted. Another Israelite, Achan, who helped in the Jericho conquest, noticed all the material wealth, coveted it in his mind, and took what he wanted (Joshua 7:20-21).
No matter what's creating vulnerability, each person is responsible for his or her own actions. In times of weakness, remember the word HALT. Don't let yourself become too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. Most importantly, fix your attention on the Lord, draw strength from Him, and experience victory over temptation.
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The Father wants us to learn from the mistakes of others.
Idleness allowed King David's mind to contemplate adultery with Bathsheba. Weariness led Elijah to view death as preferable to life (1 Kings 19:4). Pride may have played a part in Eve's listening to the serpent (Genesis 3:6), while lust may have prompted Solomon to desire many wives, including unbelieving ones (1 Kings 11:1-3). In some biblical examples, enticement was resisted; in others, the individuals gave in.
While there are many kinds of temptation, they follow a similar pattern. The eye looks, the mind desires, and the will acts. King David looked at Uriah's wife, inquired about her, and then he acted. Another Israelite, Achan, who helped in the Jericho conquest, noticed all the material wealth, coveted it in his mind, and took what he wanted (Joshua 7:20-21).
No matter what's creating vulnerability, each person is responsible for his or her own actions. In times of weakness, remember the word HALT. Don't let yourself become too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. Most importantly, fix your attention on the Lord, draw strength from Him, and experience victory over temptation.
As seen as shared in : Spiritual Warfare Community
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