Temptations in worshiping the gods of the land because of pressure from society
There is pressure to appease the gods so that society is not harmed
I am not tempted to-
Sacrifice at the alter of Baal
Cheat for your boss so that your office can get a bonus… ultimately believing that your boss is the provider for your life and you need to appease him.
The Asharet Prostitutes have never been a temptation for me
Sacrificing infants at Baal’s temple-
But it can be tempting to sacrifice my family for my career. One of the conversations I have with college students who parents are pastors is their dislike for the church because some claimed their dads loved the church more than them.