Saying no to Temptation

Temptation to do things which destroy our health, marriage, family, reputation, existence enters our lives daily. We all fail in our minds, but woe to those who fail in action. How many careers have been ruined by one senseless act? How many marriages are destroyed by yielding to one moment? How many reputations are ruined by one careless deed? How many lives have been lost by one angry incident on the road? When Jesus was tempted (Luke 4:1-13), the battle was not just for the success of his ministry, but for the lives of all humanity. Too many of us fail when tempted by food or power. We also fail by tempting God. How many families, businesses, nations have been damaged because we failed to say no to temptation. When we do say no to temptation, in small and great things then we truly become masters of our own lives.