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Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.
Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a moveable body.
Temptation is the fire that brings up the scum of the heart.
Temptation is the fire that brings up the scum of the heart.
When I am able to resist the temptation to judge others, I can see them as teachers of forgiveness in read more
When I am able to resist the temptation to judge others, I can see them as teachers of forgiveness in my life, reminding me that I can only have peace of mind when I forgive rather than judge.
Know'st thou not any whom corrupting gold
Will tempt unto a close exploit of death?
Know'st thou not any whom corrupting gold
Will tempt unto a close exploit of death?
Thou shalt abstain,
Renounce, refrain.
[Ger., Entbehren sollst du! sollst entbehren.]
Thou shalt abstain,
Renounce, refrain.
[Ger., Entbehren sollst du! sollst entbehren.]
Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare.
Better shun the bait than struggle in the snare.
Why comes temptation but for man to meet
And master and make crouch beneath his foot,
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Why comes temptation but for man to meet
And master and make crouch beneath his foot,
And so be pedestaled in triumph?
Bell, book and candle shall not drive me back
When gold and silver becks me to come on.
Bell, book and candle shall not drive me back
When gold and silver becks me to come on.
Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.
Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.
