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Hon. Dr. in Acts-celeratology Posts: 6042 **9/7/15 7:52 am**

I know this is sensitive, so perhaps you using a pen name is in order?

However, I am preparing a sermon on temptation, and it seems that the word "temptation" always conjures up the thought of marital infidelity and/or sexual sin.

I know there are other temptations, but the "temptation to gossip" seems to be a stretch. And to preach on the temptation of alkyhaul seems to push the limits of what I can claim from scripture.

I wonder if you would be so kind as to share the temptations you face in your life (as discreetly as you wish)? I am just so used to thinking of temptation in the sexual sin category (at least in the COG) that I can't really get a clear thought of what other temptations there are likely out there.

I'm not trying to pry. I am sincerely wanting to learn so that I can perhaps say something that is helpful to others.

[Insert Acts Pun Here] Posts: 13654 **9/7/15 7:54 am**

I think there are a lot of emotional temptations that are common to even the most sanctified Christians. Anger, unforgiveness, getting offended (which is a form of pride), etc. I find these are the temptations I have to stay on the strongest watch against.

Hon. Dr. in Acts-celeratology Posts: 6385 **9/7/15 2:13 pm**

1. When I hear an old standard hymn I am tempted to add a little Texas swing to it. Most of the time I just do it.

[Insert Acts Pun Here] Posts: 12817 **9/7/15 2:19 pm**

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Acts-pert Poster Posts: 16646 **9/7/15 4:54 pm**

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The physical temptations fade away with age. But the judgmental mind speeds up. I think I handle some of it pretty well, since I do not hear too well. Example: Even at 77, I cannot get enough of children's programs in church. I love to watch the excitement in young faces. Maybe I never grew up as some of my brothers and sisters did.

I WANT TO SCREAM AT A COUPLE OLD SISTERS who openly say it is a waste of worship time to bring those wild kids into the sanctuary. Instead I try to explain to them some of these kids don't even see a Bible in their homes. We should love them. Yeah they are noisy, but we can handle it.

What I really AM TEMPTED TO SAY, is; YOU ARE MEAN AND NOT MUCH OF A CHRISTIAN, WERE YOU ALWAYS A SAINT?

I'm too old for many temptations, but I was in the home state of Coors Beer the other day, and I do dearly love it. Been many years since I had one, and I don't think it is a sin, but I didn't. (Mama wouda killed me anyway, I have had a little alcohol problem in my life)

I am too quick to judge,mentally, many or my brothers and sisters. I am usually good at keeping my mouth shut though.

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Acts-pert Poster Posts: 15570 **9/7/15 9:46 pm**

Well, You got me under conviction now Aaron, an I never thought I would openly admit this, but I have a strong temptation at times to git me one a them honery docterates. There, I said it. Crying or Very sad

Seriously, every Christian struggles with temptations of some type. The ole timer has often dealt with anger, a desire for vengeance, stuff like at.

Acts-perienced Poster Posts: 11849 **9/7/15 11:57 pm**

You could look at the temptation of Christ in the desert. He was tempted to turn stone to bread to prove that He was the Son of God, a temptation that also had to deal with his physical hunger, tempted with the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them. What was being tempted to jump? The show off? Maybe it was a temptation to act in pride.

Hebrews 12 seems to put Esau giving up something valuable for 'one morsel of meat' to fornicating, in case you do want to touch on the sexual temptation issue.
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Hon. Dr. in Acts-celeratology Posts: 5161 **9/8/15 1:36 am**

Acts-pert Poster Posts: 16646 **9/8/15 1:26 pm**

Aaron,
Chuck Swindall is teaching on temptation right now on his program.

Go to insight.org to listen.

He is using Joseph as the example.
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Acts-pert Poster Posts: 15570 **9/8/15 1:53 pm**

I'm not sure, but

Golf Cart Mafia Associate Posts: 2109 **9/8/15 6:06 pm**

I think there were only five.

I certainly like "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg."

Of course I liked "I wish it would Rain," and "Can't Get Next to You."

several more on my charts.
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