Overcoming Tailormade Temptations. Part [5] 12/20/2023 Evening thought)

1st Samuel 20:3 And David swore moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knows that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the Lord lives, and as thy soul lives, there is but a step between me and death.

In the history of David’s fall we could learn valuable lessons that can translate into victory if we’re willing to be taught by God. Lessons, such as knowing one’s self, knowing what triggers spiritual weakness, and how to beef up security in times of idleness, for this is when devils are most successful in bringing to us, those tailormade temptations.

Thus, for our case study, we will review the history of David’s fall, and the history of Christ’s victory in the wilderness, for both Christ and David were the targets of tailormade temptations, and as such, we are to learn from the fall of David, as well as the success, which Christ accomplished in our behalf.

Let’s start with David, a man who was in the habit of leaning on the everlasting arms when in peril. At the time when David was being hunted down, like a wild beast by king Saul, he was at that time, living on the edge. And even though his weakness for beautiful women was still present with him, the fact of that he had to be constantly looking over his shoulder, seemed to keep his mind preoccupied for the time being.

1st Samuel 20:1 And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeks my life? 2 And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night’ and God bless!

Overcoming Tailormade Temptations. Part [4] 12/19/2023 Morning thought)

1st Corinthians 10: 12 Wherefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it.

When it comes to resisting tailormade temptations, God would have us to understand that these forays are structured to target our weakest points, at our weakest times, and every chink in our armor would present a favorable opportunity for satan’s success. Not only should we be aware of our weakest points, we must also be cognizant of triggering mechanisms which could fan latent tendencies and cravings into life.

Persons who are struggling on issues pertaining to adultery should avoid South Beach, as much as is possible for the atmosphere down there is pregnant with opportunity for yielding to temptation. In other words, if persons know that they’re weak in the area of physical lust, by going down to hang out casually on South Beach would be the equivalent of asking the devil to tempt them.

And even though he may have been running other errands not related to you, he will have no problem stopping by, to make the most of the opportunity. Again, if we are struggling on issues related to diets and foods, it will be presumptuous to place oneself in a situation such as an “all you can eat” restaurant, that will encourage us to gorge ourselves to the full. This also is the equivalent of inciting temptation on ourselves, especially if we lack self-control.

Psalms 127:1 Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!