05/29/2026
Temptation is very real within the animal kingdom as well - my dog Josie has found this to be true!!! 😀 (pic # 1)
She watches while I clean the fish - a little whine and whimper are her favorite responses, along with an occasional bark...
There is a new temptation that has been presented to yours truly - we have a new Harbor Freight across 231 from the church...it could have a devastating effect on our budget...🤣
On a more serious note, about temptation...
- Temptation is common to all of humanity - I Corinthians 10:13
- God will not tempt you - James 1:13
- Temptation comes from 3 places
1. Our own desires - James 1:14
2. The world - II Peter 1:4, Galatians 1:4
3. The father of lies - Satan - John 8:44, Ephesians 6:11
How can we overcome temptation?
1. Give your heart an honest look - a spiritual EKG - make sure the problem is not an inside job ...🙏... fleshly desires will be the nail in the coffin for you spiritually!!!
2. Lean on Jesus -🙏
God promises to make a way of escape for those who are interested in living a victorious life - the New Living Translation says it like this in I Corinthians 10:13...
"The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And GOD is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure."
On another note - the funds are coming in for our new 20x30 pavilion - stock photo attached.
If you want to contribute to the pavilion, you can mark your gift for the building fund - thanks much!!! We are so excited about this project!!!
See you on Trinity Sunday, Lord willing!
God bless,
pastor mark
