Temptation Poem by Jocelyn Dunbar

'Blessed is the man that endureth temptation
For when he is tried, he shall receive
The crown of life that God has promised to
Them that love him'.

Temptation doesn't come from God,
James 1: 13-15, 'Let no man say when he is tempted,
I am tempted of God, for God can not be tempted with evil,
Neither tempted he any man. But every man is tempted
Then he is drawn away from his lust and enticed.
Then when lust hath conceived, it is bringeth forth sin,
And sin, when it finished bringeth forth death'.

Temptation begins with a thought,
The thought gives birth to action,
Action gives birth to habits once it is exercise
Your behavior makes your character and character
Becomes you, as a person; temptation is a matter
Of manners, sins may also be a matter of habits
Once executed bringeth forth death,
spiritual death, and judgment.

Temptation can be advantageous and unpleasant
It is an opportunity to say no to prove who we are
To ourselves. God has given us free will; he does
Not violate it, so even the devil does not control us,
He had no power over us. Free will is ours once we exercise
That free will, bad or good, is an opportunity
To win or lose, to a victory or death.

Once you endure temptation result of personal development
Appear with power, perseverance, maturity, and completeness.
The gift of joy that comes from God bringeth forth to men
With wisdom and abundance.

The God who is above all things will
Deliver us from the lies of evil.

© Jocelyn Dunbar
20 February 2010
5: 15 PM