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14/02/2015 - IN TIMES OF TEMPTATION

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But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. Luke 8.13

It is important to analyze if your heart has been transformed. Unfortunately, some people have not been born again, and still have a heart of stone. However, the Lord promises to change our hearts to one made by flesh, sensitive to His move, His touch, and His work (Ez 36.26). Those who do not have this blessing do not manage to love God truly, and therefore, when temptation comes, they fall astray. Those who are not on the rock will not go too far.

The people that are willing to love God are ahead of those who see the seed falling in the side of the road and being eaten by the birds (Mt 13.4). They do more than just listen to the beautiful message of Christ: they listen to what the Spirit says to the Church. Since the process of rebirth has not been completed in those who only received the seed, the heart of stone does not allow the development of a great work.

The genuine sign of being blessed is the joy felt by listening to the eternal Truth. This is very beautiful, but not enough for you to be a blessing. It is necessary to dig, remove the rocks, clean the terrain, and sometimes, even bring soil from another place so that the land is farmable. The Lord has many seeds to plant, and if the conditions are adequate, the Christian will be surprised with the production of his farm.

Wherever the terrain is rocky, the seed sprouts quickly, for there is not much soil (Mt 13.15). However, right from the start, it is possible to see that that little plant will not have much future, since it lacks the nutrients it requires, due to the soil’s characteristics. Thus, it will not have a proper environment for a healthy growth. Therefore, the problem is not in the seed, but in the land full of rocks.

It is sad to see people start well in the Faith in Christ, and a short time after, not show up in church anymore. Some people return to their old practices that made them suffer so much. Some go back to drugs, witchcraft, prostitution, dishonesty, and other misconducts. Others try to justify themselves blaming the church, or even the Gospel, for having abandoned the Way.

The Master warned that there will be a time of temptation, which may come in the form of sinful desires or sufferings. The devil tempted Jesus to doubt the Word of God. With Peter, he tempted him to fear the future, and his fear was his own trap. Be watchful, for the enemy will always tempt you in your weakest spot.

It is regretful to note that some people with a hardened heart do not ask God to help them clean the terrain. Therefore, when temptation comes, they act according to the devil’s proposals. If you have a difficult temper, if you are resentful, and do not easily bow before the Most High, seek to remove all the dirt from your heart so that you may not fall in sin.

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares

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God of the harvest! I know that nobody would like to fall astray and follow the way of eternal death. However, many people, since they do not pay attention to what You teach, will have a bitter end. Help them to be honest with You and ask You to clean them.

It is useless to feel joy while you have a dirty heart. In the moment of temptation, many will not resist the enemy’s proposals, and therefore, will end up falling astray. What is important is to keep receiving joy more and more every day and to be blessed.

May my readers examine themselves and see if they have been evil with those who cause them any suffering. If they continue with rocks in their hearts, the seed will be wasted, and they will leave Your presence. Have mercy, Lord!

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