Do we sometimes just stash bad influences, rather than getting rid of them?
Tag: Temptation
Abusing That Which Is Good
The use of good things to accomplish bad purposes is nearly as old as humankind itself
Keeping Out the Bad Thoughts
If a metal helmet can't keep bad thoughts out in real life, what can we use instead?
Hollow Arguments, Part 2
Just because something sounds nice, doesn't mean it is from the source of good.
Escape Hatch
Scriptwriters continue to come up with new ways to help the heroes win, even when the odds are against them. God is far more creative and capable than even the most talented writer, though.
Keeping on the Path
If it's easier to travel on a straight path, why do we have such a difficult time of it?
Use the Whole Road
The path to life is narrow, and Jesus is the only way. However, upon accepting Him, we have great freedom and liberty to love and to serve both God and others.
I Can’t Do It!
As challenging as our individual weaknesses may be against specific temptations, we are not alone in this struggle.
Four-Loaf Cleaver
When we are tempted to sin, even by learning what sin is, we can't just drive out bad thoughts. Something else needs to take their place.