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Billy Graham's Daily Devotion

Victory Over Temptation

October 20, 2013

. . . tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope; and hope maketh not ashamed . . .
–Romans 5:3–5

God never promised to remove temptation from us, for even Christ was subject to it. The Bible says that “He was tested in all things, like as we, yet without sin.” There is no good reason why you should seek to escape, for such times of testing have beneficial effects. There is a sense of achievement and assurance that results from victory over temptation that cannot come to us otherwise.

Temptation shows what people really are. It does not make us Christian or un-Christian. It does make the Christian stronger and causes him to discover resources of power. You can benefit from what might be tragedy, if you will only discover that in just such a time of temptation, Christ can become more real to you than ever, and His salvation will become more meaningful.

Prayer for the day

In all times of temptation, may I remember Your example, Lord Jesus.

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9 Comments

Brad says 10.19.2012, 1:52 p.m.

We have victory in CHRIST!!! I work daily to have that humble heart for my lord as their are so many people out there searching for that special love that only JESUS provides, amen.

Emma says 10.21.2011, 09:36 a.m.

Thank you Lord for the years with Billie Graham and Ruth. And now we have Franklin. Thank You. Satan tries to bind us, but God is bigger. We just have to dedicate our faith to God daily. Than you for Jesus that died for us that we may eternal. Praise God can't wait till he comes again.

Fort Pin says 10.20.2011, 7:37 p.m.

By the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, we have overcame all past temptations. We shall overcome those today and tomorrow. If God is for us, who can be against us? "O Lord, my God, I come to You to seek Your face, to bring my body as a living sacrifice to You. Use it Lord for your glory. May it bring pleasure to You today. You have said that in this world, we have tribulation and temptation but we are to be encouraged in You for You had overcame the world. Hallelujah, in the Lord, God Jesus Christ, we shall do valiantly. Amen!"

kinuthia paul says 10.20.2011, 3:00 p.m.

Temptation will always show the measure our faith,,,note, if temptation was not there, then would there be laws, what would the laws govern us against??

nichole says 10.20.2011, 11:20 a.m.

THANK GOD FOR VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION....AMEN

Adeline says 10.20.2011, 09:10 a.m.

Jesus is the Light of my life, the peace in my soul, comfort in my heart, without Him I would be nothing, because I am nothing but a grain of sand...

karen honaker says 10.20.2011, 08:33 a.m.

amen!

Mary says 10.20.2011, 06:33 a.m.

I just want to thank God for sending you. Thank you.

Gerry says 10.20.2011, 06:26 a.m.

During times of temptation hold fast to the Great Truths and examples you have learned through studying God's Holy Word. Satan is a master of deception and is very familiar with all your unique areas of vulnerability. Do not underestimate your enemy but rather pray for Holy Spirit guidance when tempted. Resist, Overcome and be Victorious by his Power.

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