
Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ

are you a grasshopper lost in the thorn-infested fields of life, or are you a child of the King, called to destroy the works of the devil?
Kris Vallotton • Heavy Rain: How to Flood Your World with God's Transforming Power
God may even lovingly send a need, weakness, or problem into our lives for a season, primarily as a real-life opportunity for learning how to walk in humility, stay close to Him, be more usable to Him, and receive more of His grace (2 Cor. 12:7–10).
Stephen Kendrick • The Battle Plan for Prayer: From Basic Training to Targeted Strategies
Ask yourself, “When am I most tempted? What day of the week? What time of day?” Ask, “Where am I most tempted? At work? At home? At a neighbor’s house? At a sports bar? In an airport or motel out of town?” Ask, “Who is with me when I’m most tempted? Friends? Coworkers? A crowd of strangers? When I’m alone?” Also ask, “How do I usually feel when I a
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