The author reflects on their journey back to faith, recognizing how cultural shifts since the 1970s have influenced moral perspectives. They discuss the erosion of trust in institutions, the normalization of immorality, and the influence of temptations from the devil. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of resisting these temptations through faith.
Tag: temptation
Making the Right Choices: Lessons from Jesus
I finished my last post with a passage from the book of James about how God does not tempt us to see if we will resist. Even Satan cannot force us to sin. We have a choice. We decide what choice we will make. What’s the best way to make the right choice? The answer …
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Recognizing Satan’s Deception in Our Lives
The post discusses the deceptive nature of sin and temptation, emphasizing that what may initially appear pleasurable can lead to guilt and destruction. It highlights the influence of society and Satan in promoting sinful behaviors, asserting that moral decisions boil down to right or wrong. Ultimately, individuals have the power to choose their actions.
He will not let you be tempted
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. - 1 Corinthians 10:13 (RSV2CE) If I had to choose one …
Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble
Today's title is brought to us by today's responsorial Psalm. But you knew that already since you have all been to Mass. It fits nicely with the Gospel reading, about Jesus spending 40 days in the desert and being tempted by Satan. This is one of those verses that lends itself nicely to a short …
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Picture this, you’re at work and wasting some time looking at your Facebook page. Out of the blue you receive a friend request from a familiar name. It is an old girlfriend (or boyfriend) from high school. This was your first, and we all know we never forget our first… You haven’t thought about this …
No Temptation Will Overtake You
How are you doing on your Lenten promises? Remember the one I made about writing 500 words every day? Well, not doing so great. I took the weekend off although I did do some writing yesterday on another blog of mine that I have just redesigned. I guess that kind of counts. I won't get into …
Is God Testing Us?
Have you ever been told that God is testing you? For example when there is some temptation in front of you, do you think it might be God trying to trick you into sinning to see how strong you are? I have to admit I used to think that at times, at least those few …
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