Terry wrote: > Using the information in James, I consider one to be tempted > when he/she has been drawn away by his/her desires.
That is correct, Terry. The greatest temptation that Jesus ever faced was to avoid crucifixion. He had a desire that was contrary to the will of his Father God in heaven, and Jesus's sinful desire is expressed right there in Scripture for all to read. Luke 22:41-44 (41) And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, (42) Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. (43) And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. (44) And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. Clearly, Jesus denied himself and denied the desire of his flesh to live. It was a struggle for him. Yes, he did break a sweat. More than that, he sweat drops of blood. In other words, it was a huge personal struggle, his flesh and spirit at odds with one another over what he should do. He denied his flesh, denied his own will even, and he submitted unto the Father. Hebrews 12:3-4 (3) For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. (4) Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
