Nope, temptation is not a sin.
By eileenleyva
@eileenleyva (27555)
Philippines
March 2, 2020 1:06am CST
The liturgy on the first Sunday of Lent is about temptation. Thus, we hear again the story of the first couple who committed the original sin. And made us inherit that grievous sin. Sigh!
Then, in the Gospel, that forked-tongue of a serpent who tempted the first couple, came to tempt our Lord Jesus as He was on His forty-day retreat.
Of course, the evil one failed. Our Lord is the New Adam, our Christ, our Deliverer from sin.
Is temptation a sin? The priest asked that homily time.
Nope, it is not. Sin happens when one succumbs to temptation.
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@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
2 Mar 20
Temptation is there, everyday. It is not up to us. It is up to us how we react to temptation.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
2 Mar 20
@rappeter13 That is a good thing. Maturity comes with age.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
2 Mar 20
Tempation itself know, but giving into it, even Jesus was Tempted, great post!
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
2 Mar 20
Thank you. We have to spread the Word. Young people do not know much about the Story of Salvation.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
4 Mar 20
@eileenleyva I agree, it is very sad!
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
2 Mar 20
The seven capital sins are always inviting. Difficult to resist. Man is frail. Takes strength to fight the temptations. Grrr.
