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Tests and Temptations: Understanding the Difference

Greetings Reader

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Would you rather face a test or temptation?

Neither sounds very appealing, does it? Yet there's an important difference between the two, and understanding that difference can help us grow stronger in our faith.

The enemy uses temptations to draw us away from God. But did you know that God can use those same difficult experiences to strengthen our faith?

Hebrews 2:18 reminds us that Jesus experienced temptations just like we do. Because of that, He understands what we're going through and knows exactly how to help us.

Here's something else worth considering. God provides a way for us to overcome temptation, but He doesn't force us to take it.

That means we have an important part to play when temptations come our way.

In today's devotion, “Tests and Temptations: Understanding the Difference,” we'll look at how these experiences differ, why Jesus understands our struggles, and how we can experience victory through Him. It will be worth your time to read today's devotion.

God Bless,
Robin

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