THE TEMPTATION EXIT
Living without
temptation is one of the worst things that could happen to us. We all
have cravings which if completely satisfied are self-destructive. Our
inability to avoid such compulsions leads us to look for a way out…an exit sign.
Temptation works like a freeway sign reminding travelers that there is
an off ramp ahead. It signals that God is near and that we need to be
looking for Him. Yes, there are other wonderful, even noble, exits from a
self-destructive compulsion. The problem is other ramps lead onto new
self-destructive freeways. When we choose to use His exit we are
delivered from the self-destructive compulsion onto streets of real
satisfaction. 1Cor. 10:13, Prov. 16:25, James 1:13+14, Phil. 4:19
The next “Exit” post deals with where to “look for God” and then how we recognize Him when we see Him.
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P. S. By the way how do you suppose I know about other off-ramps?
Those of you who know me know I have tried nearly every one of them and
they did work well for a time but did nothing to satisfy the general
issue of craving.
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