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To: The Ghost of FReepers Past
In Hebrews 4:15, we are told that “we do not have a High Priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin."

I find it both bracing and consoling to think of that. He was tempted! But without sin!

The Lord knows exactly what's up with us. Wasn't He tempted even on the Cross? He doesn't promise that we'll be free of temptations. He offers strength and grace. He offers us the closest companionship at all times, even when we say "Why have you abandoned me?" He offers Himself. Amen.

19 posted on 06/15/2006 12:10:36 PM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (Body of Christ, save me.)
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To: Mrs. Don-o
Mt 15:19 - "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders.

Mr 7:21 - "For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,

Lu 6:45 - "The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart.

Ac 5:4 - "While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God."

Ac 7:51 - "You men who are stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears are always resisting the Holy Spirit; you are doing just as your fathers did.

Ac 8:21 - "You have no part or portion in this matter, for your heart is not right before God.

Ro 2:5 - But because of your stubbornness and unrepentant heart you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God,

Mt 5:27-28 - "You have heard that it was said, `YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY'; but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

26 posted on 06/15/2006 1:10:39 PM PDT by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
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