4 Things Temptation Is and 4 Things Temptation Is Not

We come to salvation in Christ, and this fills us with joy and excitement. We are able to live for Jesus for the remainder of our earthly lives and proceed to be with the Father in everlasting glory. Then we get tempted. We need to do something we all know is fallacious. Often, and not using a proper understanding, our temptation shakes our faith, causing us shame and even guilt. Unfortunately, misunderstanding temptation is available in several different forms, starting with bad teaching to either permissiveness (excusing sin or denying sin exists) or legalism (attempting to be righteous in our own power). Understanding temptation, nonetheless, brings us peace and empowers us to take care of our own wayward desires in love and truth. Here are 4 things temptation is and 4 things temptation just isn’t. Photo Credit: GettyImages/Deagreez