Matthew 6:21
January 15, 2026
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING – 15 JANUARY
January 15, 2026
THE 15th OF JANUARY
GOD DOES NOT TEMPT US TO SIN
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. – James 1:12
Temptation can affect us only if we are weak in an area causing us to find it attractive and desirable. Consuming sweets is, in itself, not a sin, but it can become a problem when we eat them without measure, giving in to the weakness of addiction. Anything that we allow to control us is a sin. Hence we need to develop and practice the virtue of abstinence from addictive habits.
We must identify our weaknesses and ask God to help us overcome them. If we meditate and pray with the Bible verses that refer to our problem, until the Holy Spirit reveals the truth to our heart, it will take us less and less time to overcome our weakness and we will be able to stand firm against the attacks of the evil one. If we are not aware of our weaknesses, the devil will use them to keep us in sin.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Almighty Father, kindly help me to discern between truth and lies. Please show me the scripture that contradicts these lies and give me the wisdom and the power to proclaim only the truth of Your Word. I thank You Lord God, that You have already done all that is needed for my restoration and salvation, and by Your power I am confident that I will destroy these strongholds. Amen
