Temptation

The Preacher’s Private Prayer

… He must be a mere official, tempted into a pulpit because the piece of bread which belongs to the priest’s office is very necessary to him, or …

Praying and Pleading

Jeremiah 14:7

… be Believers we were ignorant and feeble and were readily carried away by temptation," you cannot make that apology now, when years have given you stability; experience has …

Characteristics of Christ's Disciples

Luke 14:26

… It is the part of a true disciple of Christ to do his Lord's will in the teeth of every temptation that may assail him. You will …

Faith Victorious

Matthew 15:21-28

… The difficulty is in believing for yourself—and sometimes this is the form of the devil's temptation—"The Savior is not accessible to you. He does not …

Trembling at the Word of the Lord

Isaiah 66:2

… He that is afraid of falling under trial and cries, "Lead me not into temptation but deliver me from evil"—he shall be kept from sin. But he …

Crowning Blessings Ascribed to God

Psalm 65:11

… I will never pluck at it or decry it—I feel no temptation in that direction! I have heard of others whose crown has been their intellect. There …

Psalm 22

Psalm 22

… Poverty, the hatred of men, and the temptation of Satan, joined in the pursuit. There always was some "dog," or "bull," or "unicorn," ready to attack him. After …

Labor In Vain

Jonah 1:12

… I will fold my arms and sit still." Oh, this is a damnable temptation! It is one which ruins multitudes I am sure! This is Satan's man …

The Road to Honor

1 Samuel 2:30

… Now, honor God and be bravely poor rather than be shamefully rich! "Get you behind me, Satan," must be ready in the trial hour. You have an opportunity …

The Two Yokes

Jeremiah 28:13

… If they will not submit to the government of Christ, they will have to submit to the tyranny of Satan. Some yoke they will have to wear, and …

Something Done for Jesus

Matthew 26:10

… To some the temptation may be to court the public eye— to others the temptation may be to dread it. Serve your Lord as if no eyes beheld …

Enlivening and Invigorating

Psalm 119:25

… Matthew Henry, in his own sharp style, warns us that the care in getting, the fear in keeping, the temptation in using, the guilt in abusing, the sorrow …

A Lesson and a Fortune for Christian Men of Business

Hebrews 13:5

… The Sisters may fall into a like temptation, in the saving, as their husbands in the getting. You godly matrons, you industrious Marthas, "Let your conversation be without …

A Challenge and War Cry

1 Corinthians 15:55-58

… lying rocks which bear up all the deep soil, be you everlastingly steadfast! Temptation will come—"be you immovable." Like cedars rocked in the storm, but never uprooted …

Offended Because of Christ?

Matthew 11:6

… said, I was very sorry, but the worst part about it was the temptation which the devil put in her way. The Evil One whispered, "Never take a …

The Love Of Jonathan and the Love Of Jesus

2 Samuel 1:26

… He would not take, "No," for an answer— "Determined to save, He watched o'er my path When, Satan's blind slave, I sported with death." Think of …

The Best Cloak

Isaiah 59:17

… Once, when the flesh would have gladly shrunk from the cup of gall, how mightily did He put aside the temptation with, "Nevertheless, not as I will, but …

Nothing But Leaves

Mark 11:13

… We see other professors holding fast to the truth, they are not led aside by temptation, neither do they disgrace the cause they have espoused; and, if you …

“Helensburgh House” and Garden (Continued)

… How soft are pussy's pads, and yet, in a moment, if she is angered, how sharp will be her claws ! How like to temptation, soft and gentle …

A Sermon For Men Of Taste

1 Peter 2:1-3

… be repented of. "Ifyou are the Son of God," is not always a temptation of the devil but often a very healthy enquiry most fittingly suggested by holy …

Noah's Faith, Fear, Obedience, and Salvation

Hebrews 11:7

… A man of God alone in his chamber still needs faith, or solitude may be a nest for temptation. When the servant of Christ is at his ease …

Life's Ever-Springing Well

John 4:14

… closest friends? Or, there have been times with some of us, when the temptation which has beset us has been perfectly horrible, devilish! We have stood still and …

Gracious Renewal

Psalm 51:10

… Indifference, I find, to be my own temptation. I do not know that I am assaulted with certain other sins which prevail over other men, but this indifference …

Psalm 82

Psalm 82

… and renounce their wickedness? This verse is so grandly stern that one is tempted to say, "Surely an Elijah is here." Selah. This gives the offenders pause for …

Joseph of Arimathaea

Mark 15:43-46

… But even then, it may become a temptation, for the man may begin to question, "What will people say?" rather than, "What will God say?" And the moment …

The General Convocation Around Mount Zion

Hebrews 12:22-24

… Oh for Grace to suffer more, to give more, to work more, to be more firm in resisting temptation, more pure in all godly conversation! Champions, shall the …

Alive or Dead—Which?

1 John 5:12

… Many of Christ’s flowers bloom in sheltered spots, and feel not the frosts of sharp temptation. Jesus has bands of love to draw with, as well as …

Faith in Perfection

Psalm 138:8

… We sometimes pray that God will not forsake us in temptation; do you not know we should be as much lost if he were to forsake us in …

The Recorders

1 Chronicles 16:4

… Days of sore trouble and of great deliverance, days of sharp temptation and of wonderful help—these need to be chronicled. Some days of brilliant mercy are like …

Abijah, or Some Good Thing Towards the Lord

1 Kings 14:13

… home to himself, and saves them from the trials of long life and temptation; because not only is there grace in them, but there is so much more …

The Secret Food And The Public Name

Jeremiah 15:16

… If ever you see anyone who walks in holiness, stands fast in temptation and is upheld under affliction, you may rest assured there is a something about him …

Grappling Irons

Psalm 119:88

… In any and every case, increased spiritual life will be a blessing to you! Whatever your difficulty, whatever your doubt, whatever your sorrow, whatever your temptation— here is …

Work For Jesus

Matthew 21:28

… The devil is tempting them—it is necessary that you go and help them against that temptation. They are just now in despair. It is necessary that you …

The Present Crisis

Hosea 5:15

… If you are in this condition, you are in an evil case—carking care invades you, anxieties annoy you, your temper gets the mastery, Satan accuses—and conscience …

Self-destroyed, Yet Saved

Hosea 13:9

… help it? It was God's purpose, or it was the devil's temptation." We put the saddle anywhere but on the right horse! We will not accept …

A Wilderness Cry

Psalm 63:1

… may be well described as wilderness experience wherein we have little rest, much temptation and consequent proving of heart and discovery of inward weakness. Many remain in this …

Christ in Gethsemane

Mark 14:32

… He left 8 of His disciples at the entrance to the Garden, saying to them, "Pray that you enter not into temptation." Then He took Peter, James and …

Untitled Sermon

Ephesians 1:12

… If we are bid to trust, there will be no temptation in that direction, for we cannot rely upon our trust since its very essence lies in depending …

Christ Our Life—Soon To Appear

Colossians 3:4

… No temptation, no hellish blast, no exhalation from the Stygian pits of temptation can ever, with burning fever or chill consumption, waste the life of the Christian spiritually …

Reasons For Doubting Christ

Matthew 14:31

… Instead of that it has been a fight with me every day and only the other day, when I was exposed to temptation, I was carried right off …