If temptation come to us as horrible monsters, they would be easy to recognize for what they really are – evil and harmful. Then, it would be easy for us to stay away from them.
But temptations are often dressed up to look nice, innocent, and desirable. Remember, when the devil tempted Eve, he offered her an attractive package – to be endowed with great knowledge.
So it is with us today. Something sinful offered us is made to look as nothing but a pleasant way to spend leisure time; or a good way to gain recognition, possession and power; or an easy way out of a difficult situation. Often, innocent praise from well-meaning friends, if not handled well, can turn our heads and develop in us vanity and destructive pride.
One way to avoid this pitfall is to become an other-oriented person instead of being a self-centered one.
- The commitment for salvation book.
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