At first read, we might dismiss Proverbs 7 as irrelevant, choosing to skip over this chapter if we don’t struggle with sexual sin. After all, it’s entitled “The Wiles of the Harlot” in my Bible. But before we move on too quickly, let’s stop and dig a little deeper. I believe there’s something here that …
Tag: Temptation
The Power Of Darkness
Reading the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) is bittersweet to me. On the one hand, it is encouraging and uplifting to follow Jesus through His ministry, learning more each time we read what it means to be a part of the kingdom of God. As I observe Jesus healing the sick, raising the dead, …
A Righteous Rebuke
Have you ever been rebuked in a way that surprised and shocked you? I have, and the memory of it has never left me. I was in the third grade, and we had a substitute teacher for one of our classes. I was always a good student, eager to please, and always tried to do …
What Jesus Taught Us About Temptation
Today’s read includes Matthew 4:1-11, the temptation of Jesus. This happens at the very beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, just after God affirms Him at His baptism by John, proclaiming, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased. The Holy Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness for forty days of spiritual preparation. Satan …
Are You Guilty Of Spiritual Adultery?
Proverbs 5 is subtitled “The Pitfalls of Immorality” in my NASB Bible. I confess that many times I’ve simply skimmed through it. I find that marriage relationships are challenging enough when you’re married to a godly, faithful man who loves Jesus and you have a desire to please and obey God yourself. I have no …
The Way Of The Word 