As it is still early in the new year, wisdom says that it is good to revisit regular aspects of our Christian life to know that we are not slipping in our devotion to our great Saviour. One vital & regular aspect is TEMPTATION - Ah! Yes! The dreaded word. Dreaded largely because we fail miserably in dealing with the temptations of our sinful hearts.
The good news is - in God’s providence - this is the next topic of James’ letter to the scattered church of the 1st Century - so may the Lord by His Spirit bless us as we hear His Word to us this morning.
You will need to compare the way you deal with temptations, consider your success rate & listen carefully to what James has written for our growth in wisdom. Some considerations: Does God tempt me? Or is it Satan? Or is it my fallen sinful nature? How did Jesus handle temptation? What is the process of temptation? How can I cope with temptation better in 2024?
