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To: Salvation
"What is temptation, and why does God permit it?"

Two words:

Free will.

Without it we cannot love God.
4 posted on 03/23/2015 8:41:01 AM PDT by John 3_19-21 (I will not even try to live in harmony with those who wish me dead.)
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To: John 3_19-21

But temptation seems to come from all sides for me. I constantly must call on Christ and the Holy Spirit to help me resist these temptations, correct?


5 posted on 03/23/2015 8:42:33 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: John 3_19-21; Salvation

And as an Elder in the congregation I belong to once said:

“God also gave us ‘Free won’t’ to be able to turn away from temptation.”


8 posted on 03/23/2015 9:27:54 AM PDT by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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