Category Archives: Temptation

Sword of the Spirit – Steady Steps #1309

Posted on August 11, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1309 “Steady Steps” Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. – Psalm 119:133 The original word translated as ‘keep steady’ in the ESV also carries the meaning … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – He Lingered #1300

Posted on June 9, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1300 “He Lingered” But he lingered. So, the men seized him and his wife and his two daughters by the hand, the Lord being merciful to him, and they brought him out and set him outside … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Risky Behavior #1294

Posted on April 28, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1294 “Risky Behavior” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise. – Ephesians 5:15 We all are born with a natural tendency to take risks. At an early age we test boundaries … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – The Pride of Life #1289

Posted on March 23, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1289 “The Pride of Life” For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. – … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – The Tempter Came #1288

Posted on March 17, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1288 “The Tempter Came” And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.  And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Pay Attention #1287

Posted on March 10, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1287 “Pay Attention” Hear, you peoples, all of you; pay attention, O earth, and all that is in it… For behold, the Lord is coming out of his place, and will come down and tread upon … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Cause to Sin #1286

Posted on March 3, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1286 “Cause to Sin” And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Deceptive Words #1279

Posted on January 14, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1279 “Deceptive Words” Do not trust in these deceptive words: ‘This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord.’ … Behold, you trust in deceptive words to no … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Flee #1272

Posted on November 26, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1272 “Flee” No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Word Storage #1113

Posted on September 10, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1113 “Word Storage” I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. – Psalm 119:11 Having accepted God’s salvation plan through Jesus Christ, our sins are forgiven and we are … Continue reading →

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