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Have you ever felt a quiet sense of pride after giving, like you were just a little more faithful than others?It's a subtle temptation, but one we must take seriously. When our giving becomes a way to elevate ourselves rather than glorify God, we've missed the heart of generosity—and possibly much more.When Giving Becomes About UsSelf-righteous giving hides behind good behavior. It's giving to feel morally superior. Giving to prove we're spiritually ahead. Giving to show God—or others—that we've “got it right.”Jesus addressed this in Luke 18:“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector… The Pharisee… prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people… I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.' But the tax collector… said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God.”The tithing, fasting Pharisee was not justified—not because his actions were wrong, but because he trusted in himself.The Heart CheckReligious acts, even impressive ones, can't save us. When we give to make ourselves look good, we risk trusting in our performance rather than Christ's finished work.There's nothing wrong with joy in giving—God loves a cheerful giver. But when joy turns to superiority, we've crossed the line. As Deuteronomy 8 reminds us:“Remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth…”Everything we have—even the ability to give—comes from Him.Giving That Glorifies GodJesus warns in Matthew 6 not to give for the sake of being noticed. True generosity is humble, often quiet, and motivated by gratitude. It's giving that reflects Christ, not ourselves.John the Baptist put it best: “He must increase, but I must decrease.”So, if you notice pride in your giving:Confess it to the Lord. His grace cleanses and corrects.Refocus on gratitude. Remember how much you've been forgiven.Practice hidden generosity. Give anonymously or where no one will notice.Before each gift, pray: “Lord, may this reflect You, not me.” Because generosity is never about proving ourselves—it's about responding to the One who gave everything for us.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm 52 and currently have about 71% of my 401(k) invested in company stock, which has been generating returns of 30–36%. When and how should I begin diversifying to protect my retirement savings while still benefiting from my company's potential growth?My husband (62) and I (58) are debating whether to start collecting Social Security now. We still run our own business and earn an income, but I'm concerned about how starting Social Security could affect our Medicare coverage. What's the best strategy for our situation?I own and rent out a three-unit apartment building and want to know if there are any advantages to placing the property in an LLC.Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.
We need God's help physically and spiritually. Deliver us from the Evil One.
Today's Promise: Hebrews 2:18 As a Christian, you will be tempted. Every day, the world around you and the invisible kingdom of darkness come against you. Their goal is to move you from obedient dependence on God to independent rebellion toward God. If they can't cause you to sin, they will try to distract you and keep your eyes off the Lord Jesus. When you are faced with temptation, know that Jesus is there with you. Look to Him for victory over each temptation. You will find strength as never before through the power of Christ in you.
The Tempation And Fall
In this episode of The Call Pastor Robert and Donna Schuller talk to Pastor Jim Domen about regarding the title of his book, "Not By Mistake: Parent's Hope For Their Gay Son." The scripture is read from Psalm 103:13-22
Welcome to another episode of Life After Addiction! On today's episode, Adam and Ryan are talking about resisting temptation. Comment below your thoughts! Don't forget to smash that notification bell and subscribe to stay in the loop with all our latest content. Consider becoming a member and helping out our addiction recovery ministry! And if you want to see your comment featured in the "Reacting to Your Comments" video, drop a comment below and let us know what's on your mind! The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth. Exodus 34:6 Support our ministry today by becoming a member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq746LijvpgdqQ1S-pdBGmg/join Check out our merch! https://S2L.net To check out The Forgotten Pandemic documentary, visit https://www.TheForgottenPandemic.com For more information about our all-male residential Christ-Centered Recovery program, please visit https://S2Lrecovery.org Families of loved ones going through addiction check out Hope After Addiction https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgl... #Temptation #Addiction #Recovery #AddictionRecovery Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
TeaRon and Tiera Janee went LIVE for the first time to review the latest from Tyler Perry...We're pretty sure we have seen this movie already! Tyler Perry returns like he never left before with a Netflix movie, 'Mea Culpa.'The film stars Kelly Rowland and Trevonte Rhodes and for some strange reason seems like it takes place in the same world that 'Tyler Perry's Tempation' existed in 10 years ago (and that is NOT a good thing).–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––About UBIQUITOUS BLACKS REVIEWS:'Ubiquitous Blacks Reviews' is an extension of the Ubiquitous Blacks Podcast where TeaRon (IG: @tearonworld) is joined alongside Tiera Janee' (IG: @itstierajanee) as the two review the latest in Black Movies, TV Shows, and more. These hilariously entertaining reviews are directed at discussing media that appeals to Black/African people around the world in the diaspora.You can watch the episodes on the official YouTube channel, and you can also listen to the full unedited episodes wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow and Interact With Us: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads
Listen along as we continue in the series of the book of Matthew.
A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Test of Blame in Tempation Subtitle: James Speaker: Parker Brewer Broadcaster: Heritage Bible Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/17/2023 Bible: James 1:13-18 Length: 42 min.
In Today's episode Pastor Michael asks us to beware of Satan's schemes. The enemy us always looking for opportunities are your spiritual eyes opened?
Bonsoir les Melimelotes. Lundi podcast en continuant à décliner mes lectures de l'été. Ce soir, on parle d'Epicure's tempation le roman coup de poing de Shelby Kaly et Anna Triss paru chez Black ink Editions. Vous connaissez la routine? Branchez vos écouteurs et laissez vous guider.
In de Daily KINK hoor je elke avond om 20:20 het belangrijkste muzieknieuws en de nieuwste releases in KINK IN TOUCH. Ook als podcast. Met vandaag nieuws over📌Within Temptation naar de Ziggo Dome📌Jack Black op 100e verjaardag moeder Tom Morello📌Onverwachte muziek zanger The Vaccines📌MTV EMAs📌De nieuwe IDLES
In de Daily KINK hoor je elke avond om 20:20 het belangrijkste muzieknieuws en de nieuwste releases in KINK IN TOUCH. Ook als podcast. Met vandaag nieuws over📌Within Temptation naar de Ziggo Dome📌Jack Black op 100e verjaardag moeder Tom Morello📌Onverwachte muziek zanger The Vaccines📌MTV EMAs📌De nieuwe IDLES
Title: TemptationSpeaker: Pastor Simon PearceDate: 23rd January 2022Location: Perth, Australia Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting https://podcastrevival.com The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit https://therevivalfellowship.com © 2023 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As we close out this series, This Great Gospel, we take a turn consider the challenge of dealing with false gospels. Often it is something that is "off" from what Scripture says or what lines up with doctrine rooted in theological truths. As we encounter these lies and deceptions, we must identify them and warn against them. In all things, we do this in love and in respect. But to not warn and to not convey truth is akin to not truly showing Christ. The world is looking for truth and we are tasked with communicating it clearly and effectively. In all things, we allow the Holy Spirit to speak through us. It's His job of convicting and saving. Blog mentioned in this episode: I Will Not Be Shaken (https://derekcharlesjohnson.com/blogs/latest-news/posts/i-will-not-be-shaken)
Great lesson from Dr. Stanley. Jaggy and I thank you for tuning in and SHARING!
Luke 4:1-14 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the jordan and was let by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The designation 40 is used many times in scripture (40 days of rain, 40 days Moses spent on Mt. Sinai, 40 years wandering of Israel, 40 days of Goliath's taunting, 40 days Elijah was in the wilderness). He fasted 40 days - he was at a place of vulnerability and weakness. Satan is real - a created being; a rebellious/fallen angel. While an adversary (fighting against God and those who follow God), Satan is limited. He is not omniscient, nor is he omnipotent, nor is he omnipresent. Those qualities are limited to God alone. The verb, “to be tempted” describes a continuous action - relentless. As we look further into this passage on the Tempation of Jesus we find 3 Crucial areas of temptation: The Self Gratification of our Physical needs and desires The Self Exaltation through Pride The Self Protection by use of Power and Control
Luke 4:1-14 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the jordan and was let by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The designation 40 is used many times in scripture (40 days of rain, 40 days Moses spent on Mt. Sinai, 40 years wandering of Israel, 40 days of Goliath's taunting, 40 days Elijah was in the wilderness). He fasted 40 days - he was at a place of vulnerability and weakness. Satan is real - a created being; a rebellious/fallen angel. While an adversary (fighting against God and those who follow God), Satan is limited. He is not omniscient, nor is he omnipotent, nor is he omnipresent. Those qualities are limited to God alone. The verb, “to be tempted” describes a continuous action - relentless. As we look further into this passage on the Tempation of Jesus we find 3 Crucial areas of temptation: The Self Gratification of our Physical needs and desires The Self Exaltation through Pride The Self Protection by use of Power and Control
Today we’re introduced to two Bible characters, that show us how easily you can fall into idolatry. How easily we can turn our backs on God, and then tell ourselves that what we’re doing is just fine. These two people are like mirrors of who we are, and how stupidly we sometimes behave. Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as he opens God’s Word to discover God’s very best ? for you! Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/cw/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Temptation is inevitable. Are we helping prepare our family to persevere through temptation and not surrender to it? Psalm 119 gives us the ABCs of keeping our way pure, teaching us how to persevere in obedience. (Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16)
In Folge 177 von "Ausgesprochen: Fröhlich mit Schäfer" ereifern sich die beiden Podcasterinnen über die vielen neuen Brüste auf Temptation Island, Schlafstörungen und Reitprobleme. Was sorgt für innere Unruhe und wie kann man nur ein "Boah" Wort schreiben?
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SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 6:11, GENESIS 3:13, hey yall hope you're doing well today's message is all about how we recognize and fight temptation. be BLESSED like comment and share with others --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/leetrice-jones/message
This ain't your parent's Sunday School class. There are two passages that have challenged and shaped the passion and calling of Gospel App Ministries--and of course The Gospel Rant. They are Eph 3:14-21, where we learn of the "secret working" of the Holy Spirit in our inner-being, and the Sermon on the Mount-- Jesus' marching orders to his disciples. Both sections are oozing with his power. Our expectations are that as we jump in the deep end, we will be exposed to his creative power--all of us who come to that hillside, hold up empty needy hands and who ask for his power to change. Join us? Help us get the word out. The SOM is all about igniting new individual revolutions of Kingdom-coming each time someone listens and hears the words of our pursuing rescuer.
This ain't your parent's Sunday School class. There are two passages that have challenged and shaped the passion and calling of Gospel App Ministries--and of course The Gospel Rant. They are Eph 3:14-21, where we learn of the "secret working" of the Holy Spirit in our inner-being, and the Sermon on the Mount-- Jesus' marching orders to his disciples. Both sections are oozing with his power. Our expectations are that as we jump in the deep end, we will be exposed to his creative power--all of us who come to that hillside, hold up empty needy hands and who ask for his power to change. Join us? Help us get the word out. The SOM is all about igniting new individual revolutions of Kingdom-coming each time someone listens and hears the words of our pursuing rescuer.
Yes, temptation comes but God provides a way out. God's word gives us some great solutions for dealing with temptation. Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.
This ain't your parent's Sunday School class. There are two passages that have challenged and shaped the passion and calling of Gospel App Ministries--and of course The Gospel Rant. They are Eph 3:14-21, where we learn of the "secret working" of the Holy Spirit in our inner-being, and the Sermon on the Mount-- Jesus' marching orders to his disciples. Both sections are oozing with his power. Our expectations are that as we jump in the deep end, we will be exposed to his creative power--all of us who come to that hillside, hold up empty needy hands and who ask for his power to change. Join us? Help us get the word out. The SOM is all about igniting new individual revolutions of Kingdom-coming each time someone listens and hears the words of our pursuing rescuer.
Why did the Spirit lead Jesus out into the wilderness to be tempted? Do you know what was truly at stake there? Visit our YouTube channel or podcast to hear Pastor Kevin's message, JESUS IN THE WILD.
Join us for our final episode with Steven Arterburn. We'll be discussing how you recover from your past. How do you let go of those things you wish you hadn't done? What do you do when those you love won't let go of them?
We're back with Steve Arterburn answering questions like, "What do you do when an affair hits home? How do you recover from it? What do you do when your spouse has an addiction? Join us for more Hard Questions and Real Answers.
Join us for this episode with Author and Founder of New Life Ministries, Steve Arterburn. What do you do when pornography has infiltrated your home? What should you do to help your children or spouse overcome the traps of pornography?
On this episode, Michael and Derrick discuss the voice cast and the plot of the 7th episode of season 1: Temptation, which reveals that Demona is still alive.Airing from 1994 to 1997, Gargoyles tells the tale of band of creatures that are stone by day and warriors by night. They are betrayed by the humans they trusted, cursed as solid stone for a thousand years, until they wake in modern-day New York.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/jackofallnerds)
We're back with our guest, Steve Arterburn. He's the author of many books on battling pornography, such as "Every Man's Battle" and the Founder of New Life Ministries. We're going to discuss how to prepare your family and your home to battle pornography and keep it at bay.
Six months left in the year. What are you going to do with them? Whatever it is, let's resist the temptation to do something because something has to be done. We can do better. Listen on!
Continued from this morning service
We continue our series 'The gifts of the dark wood' with Pastor Sue Coller from First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, NE.
Introduction Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he told his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. He said to them, “I am deeply grieved to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake.” He went a…
Today in our morning reflections, we learn one of the most important things we need to know in our spiritual growth. The devil is a liar. Tempation is a lie. Temptation promises us life, joy, fun, all these things. But it is a lie. It will destroy us. Once we understand this truth, we are more easily able to defeat it, through the power of the Spirit. The devil is a liar. Tempation is a lie. Remember that truth.
Bishop Sharma Lewis, resident bishop of the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church, opens the season of lent with a message about facing temptation. What can we learn about facing temptations in our lives today from the temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness?
In this message, we look at the final part of the "Lord's Prayer". Matthew 6:12-13 "and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one."