We all know how crafty sin is, when does it pull out the weapon of temptation? We think of temptation as something that not good for us, something that exploits your weakness.
What’s Tempting?
For some it’s food, for others it is spending to much.
You know what it is for you, be honest, you know what your weakness is. The question is, do you really want to do something about it?
When are We Tempted?
Do you know when sin temps us the most? I’ll tell you, it’s when your tired.
Sin can wait years, if not decades, until you are wore out. It’s timing is impeccable. A lifetime of good work can be overturned in a matter of hours when temptation strikes.
Peoples careers have been destroyed by yielding to a moment of temptation.
Think back, when is the last time you gave in to a temptation? How did you feel after it was over? Were you overjoyed with yourself? or was discus the feeling you had.
Temptations attack your weaknesses. No matter how much money you have, irregardless of what race you are, it doesn’t depend on your religious belief, temptation is always looking for you.
This is a weapon sin uses frequently to destroy lives, it waves this in front of you when your tired. Why would sin waste it’s time trying to tempt you when your strong?
Awareness
Now that your aware of how sin uses temptation against you, what’s your defense?
The answer is simple, avoid it. You know when your in a situation where you will be tempted. Just get away, I know temptation can be sweet, but you also know how damaging it can be afterwords.
Unless you like the turmoil created by these actions, you have to avoid these situations. Especially when your tired.
Is Being Tired Bad?
Granted, there are times we can’t avoid being tired. Emergencies, work, circumstances can cause us to become tired.
On the other hand you know there are many times we can take a break, you can avoid getting tired by just getting rest.
Lots of people feel they need to be active to be productive. Being active to the point where their exhausted. Is this being productive or compulsive?
Be aware of how vulnerable you are when tired, be smart about using you resources and get the mindset that will position you with strength the next time sin temps you with the temptation that is custom built for you.
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