“Watch and pray so that you don’t fall into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” ~Matthew 26:41
In pondering Jesus’ words…
It occurred to me that he doesn’t say, “Don’t be tempted.” Why? Because temptation happens — we will be tempted (even Jesus was). Instead, he says, “Watch and pray so that you don’t fall into it.” I had to laugh. Suddenly it wasn’t forbidden fruit I pictured, but dog poop. Now, when I pray Matthew 26:41 (roughly fifty times a day), I think:
Agree! On every word.
“Watch and pray so that you don’t fall into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
It can’t be any clearer than that! Thank you for the post, Mitch!
My privilege, Chris.
Ah so true! I like that ~ Rosie
Great. And glad that you got there.
That is a perfectly succinct, brilliant visual — and a Truth!
Thank you dear Mitch.
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What a perfect way to look at it. Thanks for sharing!
Yes! Come on now to this!
““Hey, temptation happens,
but you don’t have to step in it!””
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You reminded me of one of my favourite warnings: “looking at the stars whilst walking in ****!” 🙂
That may be the best analogy I’ve ever heard!
Amen!
Yessss, Mitch! Amen.
*Temptation happens..
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Good way to think about it, Mitch.
in 51:16 create thee a clean heart & where in matthew chapter 39 do they fall unto the mountains in israel
Ohhh.
I’m laughing but you nailed it! Thanks, Mitch.
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I never though of that before. Now I can’t get it outta my head. LOL
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