When we so easily yield to temptations to sin, think that
Jesus was tempted just like us: “For we do not have a high priest who is unable
to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin,” (Hebrews
4:15). It was just as difficult for Him to resist temptation, and all the
excuses for self-justification came to His mind as well. Yet, keeping us in mind He did not sin, for if He did we would have lost our
salvation. Would you keep Him in
mind when temptation comes your way: “And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you
shall not die. However, because by this deed you have given great occasion to
the enemies of the Lord to
blaspheme, the child also who is
born to you shall surely die.’” Does your sin give the Lord’s enemies great
occasion to blaspheme?
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