James 1:12 Ethiopian Bible
12 Blessed is the man that endures temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which Yahweh has promised to them that love him.
Temptations and test come every day of our lives. We know about the obvious in this world - drinking, drugs, sex before marriage, over eating etc. however, could any of us endure what Job endured, who was a righteous man that loved Yahweh?
Job’s ten children died when a strong wind collapsed the house they were having a party in, his seven thousand sheep were killed by fire, his three thousand camels, five thousand oxen, and five hundred donkeys were stolen, his servants were killed by the Sabeans and Chaldeans, and his close friends accused him of being a liar, a fool, an evil man……….pretty much saying, “That’s what you get for being cruel to others.” In addition, he was afflicted with sores that left him unrecognizable for a long time. Job’s wife even turned against him and told him to curse God and die. This was Job’s response,
“15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain my own ways before him.” (Job 13:15).
Satan could not tempt Job even though he severely oppressed him. Job understood that Yahweh is faithful, trustworthy, loving, keeps His promises, and will NEVER leave you nor forsake you. Read the Book of Job in your quiet time to find out, in the end, Yahweh blessed Job with twice as more wealth than before, with good health, ten more children and many grandchildren to four generations.
Please write this in your journal “Temptations come from Satan ONLY! “
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