5/28/2023- Ep 7.2: "Temptation"

The sixth and final petition of the Lord’s Prayer transitions us from the fifth petition about forgiveness for sins in the past to the vulnerability to sins beyond today and into tomorrow. Acknowledging that temptation is necessary for our spiritual growth, we must pray that God will keep us from temptations that would destroy us. We must empty ourselves of all spiritual hubris and pride. We must also pray acknowledging that victory over Satan can come only through God's power as we truly depend on him. Being willing and able to authentically pray, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one" is a key to spiritual health.Can you think of a test or trial that has nurtured your spiritual growth? How might this affect how you pray about temptation going forward?Do you view yourself as impervious to certain temptations? What spiritual unhealth might this reveal in your life?Which faulty approach to evil do you tend toward: (1) head in the sand (2) perspective dominated by evil (3) self-righteously attacking evil. How can praying the sixth petition help you guard against this? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.