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“Lead Us Not Into Temptation” (Matthew 6:13).
“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
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Jesus’ Teaching About Lust (Matthew 5:27-30)
Jesus warns us that lust is equal to adultery in the heart.
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 4:4
Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes out of the mouth of God
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Sin and Emotion
In Matthew 5:21-30, Jesus confronts two powerful emotions. We cannot allow them to control us.
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The Words of Christ—Mark 15:34
“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” When He faced temptations or hardship, Jesus turned to the Word of God and prayer. So should we.
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The Words of Christ—Mark 14:37-38
“Could you not keep watch for one hour? Keep watching and praying, so that you will not come into temptation….”
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The Words of Christ—Mark 9:42-48
“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it is better for him if a heavy millstone is hung around his neck and he is thrown into the sea. And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed, than,…
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“Blessed Are Those Who Have Been Persecuted”: Persecution and Being “In Christ”
Persecution is a natural part of the Christian life. Because we are in Christ and He is in us, those who oppose Him will resist us.
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The Way of Escape (1 Corinthians 10:13)
We have heard that “God will not give you more than you can handle.” Our own ability will not get us through overwhelming trials. Our source of strength is God’s power and faithfulness.
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Omniscience: God Understands and Loves You
God knows all about you: the good, the bad, the beautiful, and the ugly. He loves you all the same. His omniscience is a reason to trust Him and take comfort, knowing that He will never stop loving you no matter what.
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