"My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them." - Proverbs 1:10
In his excellent book, An Unhurried Life, Alan Fadling describes one of our greatest temptations in the modern age—hurry:
“Hurry is a great temptation. Hurry looks like impulsive, knee-jerk reactions: “I’ll act now because I may never have another chance!” The temptation to hurry is fueled by the lie that the only good to be had must be grabbed now or never.
Jesus’ encounter with the devil in the wilderness right after his baptism at the Jordan illustrates the hurried nature of temptation and a holy response to it. Jesus is a master of the unhurried response to tempting suggestions.”
Everyday and in many ways we are tempted to sin. Today in prayer, thank the Lord that in Him we can overcome temptation to sin.
"Few speed records are broken when people run from temptation." - E.C. McKenzie
God's Word: "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." - Matthew 6:13
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