An
object at rest tends to stay at rest.
Someone in our church commented about people who simply stop attending
church or avoid getting involved in church activities, that it may not be a
conscious choice to step away, but rather is the tendency to do less and less
because it is easier.
As
graduates face a new phase of their lives, we all are faced with choices. We can continue as we have been. We can re-energize ourselves and try out new
approaches and deeper faith. Or we can
fall into a sort of apathy and do less and less.
As each
of us crosses the threshold of a new day we are faced with choices in our
lives. Some may choose to do those
things that are of no benefit to themselves or others. And they may claim that they have fallen to
temptation. They were drawn away from
what is good and helpful.
But Paul
makes an observation about temptation in his letter to the Corinthian
church. What does he say about
temptation? What does he say about God?
We all
face temptations of one kind or another.
This is nothing new. Everyone is
tempted, and I believe the root of temptation and sin is selfishness. That is what is common to man. We all have a tendency to want to do whatever
satisfies and pleases us.
But
there is always a way out of any temptation.
God will not allow the temptation to be so strong that you cannot resist
it. How is this possible? God is with you in all things and God is more
powerful than all things. Therefore, if
God is with you and you rely on God you will have the strength to resist
anything.
Although
you may be starting a new stage in your life it is important for you to bring
part of your old life with you. As you
encounter new ideas, as you explore your place in life and in the world bring
with you the teachings you have received in the past.
As you
face each new temptation, every lure that might draw you away from the faith
and into a life of doing the wrong things, harmful things, bring with you the
knowledge and conviction that you are loved by God and He is with you in all
things. Take with you the commitment of
being in a relationship with the Lord.
He is with you to help you escape the temptations and lures of incorrect
living.
DAILY CHALLENGE: What temptations are you facing now? How can you overcome the temptations that you are facing?
