The Lord your God is testing you to find out whether you love him
with all your heart and with all your soul.
(Deuteronomy 13:3; NIV).
When I’m being tested,
May I fear you, Lord, alone.
When I’m feeling tempted,
May I cling to you, alone.
When I’m being tested, May I serve you, Lord, alone,
And when I’m feeling tempted,
May I follow you, alone.
When I’m being tested,
May I praise you, Lord, alone.
When I’m feeling tempted,
May I worship you, alone.
When I’m being tested,
May I love you, Lord, alone,
And when I’m feeling tempted,
May I trust in you, alone.
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God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation.
Afterward they will receive the crown of life
that God has promised to those who love him.
(James 1:12; NLT).
When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.
For you know that when your faith is tested,
your endurance has a chance to grow.
(James 1:2-3; NLT).
From within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you
(Mark 7:20-23; NLT).
My hands are soiled.
My tongue has lied.
My feet have followed
Foolish ways.
My heart is cold;
My judgments, harsh.
My thoughts betray you
All my days.
My faith is weak.
My hope has gone.
My love for you, and all,
Falls short.
Lord, rescue me! Forgive my sins,
And lead me on
The way you taught.
Sin is crouching at your door;
it desires to have you,
but you must rule over it
(Genesis 4:7; NIV).
1. Temptation comes
When our desires
Entice, then drag, us
To the place
2. Where they give birth
To sinful thoughts,
And words, and deeds
That hide God’s face.
3. Yet, as we stumble
In the dark,
He helps us to resist,
Through grace.
References
1. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away (James 1:14; NLT).
2. These desires give birth to sinful actions (James 1:15; NLT).
Their thoughts are sinful thoughts (Isaiah 59:7; CSB).
I know my transgressions and my sin is always before me (Psalm 51:3; NIV).
Your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden his face from you (Isaiah 59:2; NKJV).
3. If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God (Isaiah 50:10; NLT).
Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm (Ephesians 6:13; NASB).
My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9; NLT).
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows
(John 16:33; NLT).
1. God tests us,
But he doesn’t tempt us, Tries us,
But he doesn’t lure.
2. He shows us
Jesus’ ways of coping,
So we learn
How to endure.
3. Temptation comes
When our desires entice,
Then drag, us
To the place
4. Where they give birth
To sinful acts —
But God helps us resist,
Through grace.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
(Philippians 4:13; NKJV).
References
1. He tests me (Job 23:10; NLT).
[He] tests the heart and mind (Jeremiah 11:20; ESV).
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone (James 1:13; NIV).
2. For Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, see: Matthew 4:1-11; NLT.
He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth (Isaiah 53:7; NLT).
The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure (1 Corinthians 10:13; NLT).
3. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away (James 1:14; NLT).
4. These desires give birth to sinful actions (James 1:15; NLT).
Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm (Ephesians 6:13; NASB).
My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9; NLT).
