Chocolate Cake

Last night I made a chocolate cake. I believe that it is the best cake that I have made. It is two layers and has some awesome frosting to top it off. Then I came up with a nutty idea to bring it in to work to share it with our staff. I wanted a piece of that cake so bad. I put plastic wrap over it to keep me away from any temptation. Actually I desired to bless our staff.
Today I want to talk about temptations.The desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid; "he felt the temptation and his will power weakened" , as fruit of the tree of knowledge in Eden, has come to epitomize temptation. Temptations come when you least expect them. Just because someone drinks a beer does not mean that you should drink beer.
You may be tempted to look at internet porn which can destroy your marriage. You may be wanting to spend huge amounts of money on things which have no lasting value.You may have lust in your heart, and be tempted to pursue after other relationships. You know that these things are wrong yet you yield after them.
I am making right chooses today, and getting good results. The temptations are there, but I am choosing to say no to these temptations. Lying, cheating,lusting, gluttony, greed, despair, laziness, anger, envy, and pride. I am not perfect, and I fall short in many areas, but I am asking Jesus for his help. Guess what, He is helping me, and He will help you too.
In closing, I wish to share one of my favorite scriptures.1 Corinthians 10:13 - "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 ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." God will help you today. No matter what trial, or problem you are facing, God will bring you through. See you all soon.