Kevin wrote: > I have read this scripture 4 times looking for where > it says Jesus resisted the temptation to sin.
Hmmm. It sounds like you do not believe that Jesus was tempted? Maybe the following passage would help you? For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but WAS IN ALL POINTS TEMPTED LIKE AS WE ARE, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:15-16 KJV) The following passage helps us also see the humanity of Christ: Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and TOOK UPON HIM THE FORM OF A SERVANT, and WAS MADE IN THE LIKENESS OF MEN: And BEING FOUND IN FASHION AS A MAN, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name. (Philippians 2:5-9 KJV) For verily HE TOOK NOT ON HIM THE NATURE OF ANGELS; but HE TOOK ON HIM THE SEED OF ABRAHAM. Wherefore in ALL THINGS it behoved him to be made LIKE UNTO HIS BRETHREN, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that HE HIMSELF HATH SUFFERED BEING TEMPTED, he is able to succour them that are tempted. (Hebrews 2:16-18 KJV) Perhaps the greatest example of Jesus striving against sin is conveyed to us in the following account: And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, STRENGTHENING HIM. And BEING IN AN AGONY he prayed more earnestly: and HIS SWEAT WAS AS IT WERE GREAT DROPS OF BLOOD FALLING DOWN TO THE GROUND. (Luke 22:41-44 KJV) Kevin wrote: > Would this mean then that he had thoughts > of sinful things, that he rejected? When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, clearly those thoughts entered his mind and he rejected them. Kevin wrote: > Did he lust after a woman, but never > consumate that lust? Jesus never looked upon a woman to lust after her, but he had a male body and experienced its cravings such as hunger and the sex drive. Kevin wrote: > Did he consider just one white lie, > but decide against it? Yes, I would think so. Considering a white lie is not a sin. That is a temptation. Kevin wrote: > Is it OK to have sinful thoughts as long > as they are not acted out? There are sins of the mind and thoughts. One cannot meditate upon sinful thoughts and plan out evil in the mind. Nevertheless, it is not sin to have a sinful thought and then reject it. There is a difference between temptation and sin. Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
