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Temptation · PAUSE AND PRAY

For courage at the point of temptation

AN ORIGINAL SELAH37 PRAYER

Jesus, you understand human weakness. Help me notice the moment when desire begins to pull me toward harm. Make the next honest choice clear. Give me courage to leave the situation, contact someone trustworthy, and accept accountability. If I fall, lead me to truth, repair, and a renewed beginning. Amen.

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Biblical foundation

Hebrews invites people in weakness to seek mercy. Paul’s warning to Corinth calls for sober attention, not confidence that we are immune to failure.

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Read 1 Corinthians 10:1–14: the promise appears with a warning against complacency and a concrete command to flee idolatry.

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