"When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death." (James 1:13-15)
We have temptation all around us. Television shows, commercials and billboard advertisements. Pretty much anywhere you look there is temptation by what someone is wearing; or not wearing; by the music that's on or by the people we hang out with. We do not have to indulge in these temptations though; that is when it becomes a sin. God will convict you if he feels what you're doing is wrong. As a child of His; he will do his best to instill in you instruction for staying on the right path in life. If you have had a problem with alcohol in the past; then I would recommend not attending a function where alcohol is served. God will not tempt you with the alcohol; but he will give you the "free will" to make the decision on your own.
Avoid temptation whenever and where ever you can; maybe the shows your watching or the music you're listening to is drawing you places you know are not right. Turn them off. Think of it this way; is it something I would allow my children to watch or listen to? If not, then it's probably not something that is honoring God. Food for thought! -CiCi-
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