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Science people doesn't have a clue on temptation. First, they think it doesn't exist.
Because they don't believe evil things, or sins, exist. Basically, you can do everything you like, because nothing's wrong. It's crazy ... isn't it? What a world it would be with all people letting all their thoughts live without bounds.
But temptation does exist, and of course: conscience. We live constantly live between thoughts of evil and good. Who shall win?
So... what's the source of our temptations?. is it lack of reasoning? is it wrong feelings? is it wounds in our souls? The bible talks about two sources: Demons and ourselves.
I agree about fighting the devil and all his demons... but how is that possible that we have to fight with ourselves everyday. Well, it's the way it is.
The more important question in this matter would be ¿What's the best way to fight temptation?
The bible is full of example stories. I really like that. There's nothing more instructing than a story. It offer us some good and bad ways to fight temptation. Here's a list of the tips I've got from some temptations stories I've read.
- Eve with the snake: First, the devil(snake) denies god's limits (science people hear him). Later he exaggerates god's limits (rebel people hear him). And finally the devil says good is bad and bad is good (immoral people hear him). If we think about the benefits of bad things, we will be closer to falling on them, as happened on Eve. All that is in Genesis 3.
- Cain and abel: Being angry and/or envious are another steps we do before doing bad things. God says to us "you can be blessed to". God doesn't give special privileges to anyone. We can all be blessed and be satisfied by him. God says "you can master temptation and anger". We have the final control on our actions. God promises it. All that is in Genesis 4.
- Joseph and Potiphar's wife: Some temptations (lust) can only be overcome by running away. I must say that this running has to be done without thinking as he left his garment in her hand. Running away without thinking, for me, means Acting proactively to avoid sin without thinking. The more you think about bad things, the more you will be closer to them. The more you move your body to do good things, the less likely you'll fall on bad things. So it's a good idea to keep a plan of actions for every day in order to protect your mind from idle-evil-thinking times. More info on Genesis 39.
(It will continue ...)
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