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I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.
What's done we partly may compute,
But know not what's resisted.
What's done we partly may compute,
But know not what's resisted.
For I am that way going to temptation,
Where prayers cross.
For I am that way going to temptation,
Where prayers cross.
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is
tried, he shall receive the crown of life, read more
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is
tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath
promised to them that love him.
The devil tempts us not--'tis we tempt him,
Reckoning his skill with opportunity.
The devil tempts us not--'tis we tempt him,
Reckoning his skill with opportunity.
I can resist anything except temptation.
I can resist anything except temptation.
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it
I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it
It is easier to stay out than get out.
It is easier to stay out than get out.
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes deeds ill done!
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes deeds ill done!