Psalms 34:14
January 15, 2024
FEAST OF SAINT HONORATUS OF ARIES – 16th JANUARY
January 16, 2024
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
Heavenly Father, please help me identify the lies which I have fallen for and believe to be the truth. Please show me the verses that contradict these lies and give me the will and the power to proclaim them until the lie from my memory is replaced by the truth of Your Word. I thank You Lord God, that You have already done all that is needed for my restoration, and by Your power I will destroy these strongholds. Amen.
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