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Doing the right thing can be such a challenge. Like, we know what we're supposed to do, but the opposite (the wrong thing) just sounds like so much more fun! Like when we eat junk food late at night. We know we're going to have bathroom issues the next day, but at the moment, we think it's totally worth it. It's worth it until we have to run to the bathroom the next day! We know our decision is going to mess us up, but the food is just too tempting. 

Temptation can get us every time. We know we shouldn't steal, lie, cheat, lose our temper, but we find ourselves still doing those things even after becoming a Christian. Why? Because the desire to do the wrong thing (temptation) is real. Before we commit our lives to Jesus, the Bible tells us we were "enslaved to sin," which means we didn't have much choice. We didn't have the spiritual freedom we needed to live a life that would make God smile. But with Jesus, we have the freedom and strength to live our lives wholly.

What area in your life feels tied up in sin, or making mistakes due to temptation?