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How does the chapter differentiate between being tempted and yielding to temptation?

The chapter differentiates between being tempted and yielding to temptation by explaining that temptation involves the desire to fulfill a legitimate need in an illegitimate way, while yielding occurs when one acts on that temptation. Temptation begins when one decides to engage with the forbidden, but yielding happens when one actually partakes in the forbidden act.

Temptation is described as the process of trying to satisfy a legitimate drive through illegitimate means. It starts when an individual decides to engage with something forbidden, such as Adam and Eve deciding to look at the forbidden fruit. Yielding to temptation, on the other hand, occurs when one acts on this temptation, as Adam and Eve did when they ate the fruit. The chapter uses the example of Jesus in the wilderness, where He was tempted by Satan but did not yield, illustrating the distinction between facing temptation and succumbing to it.

Key points

  • Temptation involves fulfilling a legitimate need in an illegitimate way.
  • It begins when one decides to engage with something forbidden.
  • Yielding to temptation occurs when one acts on the temptation.
  • The chapter uses biblical examples like Adam and Eve and Jesus to illustrate these concepts.
  • Temptation is described as a process, starting with desire and leading to action if not resisted.
Source:10 Secrets to Life's Biggest Challenges: How You Can Prepare For ...· Overcoming Temptations· p. 45–59

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