Why resist temptation quote

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. Lewis, Mere Christianity. If at my convenience I might break them, what would be their worth?

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Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in fine gay colours that are but skin-deep. Tags: Matthew Henry. The man who only shuns temptations outwardly and does not uproot them will make little progress; indeed they will quickly return, more violent than before. Tags: Thomas A Kempis. God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

Tags: Bible Quotes. Now concerning temptations in general, the devout soul is to consider that it is no sin to have them; yea, being sent us by God, they are meant for our good, and to give us occasion to merit by them. Sign in. Log into your account. Password recovery. Recover your password. Forgot your password? Get help.

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