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Reflection of the week
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“Ugly as sin” is something I once heard used as a description of someone or something very unattractive, even repulsive. But when I am tempted to sin, it is because it is very attractive and tempting. I wrongly assume that something that feels good, tastes good or looks good can’t be bad for me.
“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” – Matthew 4:1
I can well understand that after fasting for 40 days, Jesus would find the idea of using his powers to turn a stone into a crusty, fresh loaf of bread very tempting. It was also in his power to take control of the city spread below him. His rejection of that temptation alerts me to the danger of building my own little empire.
Prayer
Lord, waken me to the danger of the beguiling nature of temptation, and empower me to choose rightly. In your name I pray. Amen.
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