"A silly idea is current that good people do not know what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is... A man who gives in to temptation after five minutes simply does not know what it would have been like an hour later. That is why "bad" people, in one sense, know very little about badness. They have lived a sheltered life by always giving in." - -- C.S. Lewis
I would take a bit of a twist on this quote...by adding that people who do not know how strong temptation is also do not have the experience of receiving the peace and comfort that come from God's love and power. Temptation may be strong at times, but the power of love trumps all. And facing that temptation helps us feel the strengthening hand of the Lord in our lives.
3 comments:
Hey Julie,
I check your blog oh, a couple of times a week. You have good things to say, are a good writer, and I have to surmise that somebody somewhere did a good job of raising you as a young-in'.
Just wanted to say this so you can be assured that at least one person, and assuredly more, are enjoying your light.
phil
WG, MO
Wow....thanks Phil! What a generous compliment...please continue to stop by and feel free to share your thoughts about the things I post. Would love to hear more from you!
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