Carry on prayer, that you do not enter into temptation. —Luke 22:40. Having “sin’s law” within our members, we need to put up a strong fight against sinful incli- nations. (Rom. 7:21-25) This is a fight that can be won. How? Jesus told his followers that prayer is vi- tal in resisting temptation. Even if wrong desires or thoughts per- sist after we have prayed to God, we need to “keep on asking God” for wisdom to cope with this trial. We are assured that “he gives generously to all and without re- proaching.” (Jas. 1:5) James also writes: “Is there anyone [spiritu- ally] sick among you? Let him call the older men ofthe congregation to him, and let them pray over him, greasing him with oil in the name of Jehovah. And the prayer of faith will make the indisposed one well.” (Jas. 5:14, 15) Prayer is essential in resisting tempta- tion, but we must be cognizant of the need to pray at the right time —before starting down a danger- ous path.—Prov. 7:6-23. w1111/15 1:15-17
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