The Truth about Lies: The Unlikely Role of Temptation in Who You Will Become
It’s about discovering who you truly are.
And what matters most.
On a daily basis, we are all tempted to enjoy the gifts of this world while making the Giver optional or irrelevant in our quest for life. But what if, in God’s purposes, temptation is not merely an obstacle to overcome but an opportunity to flourish in faith?
Living in the truth exposes lies and turns moments of temptation into character-shaping opportunities, powerfully displaying our true identity as followers of Jesus.
Top Highlights
“It’s a statement often attributed to Aristotle that ‘educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.’” (source)
“But getting to the place of abandoning ship or saving lives is not just about one isolated choice or event—it’s the culmination of our choices throughout life. The sinking ship crisis did not create convictions; it revealed them.” (source)
“Why would we willingly embrace the very things that Christ died on the cross to forgive? If grace has touched your heart, you learn to say no to sinful passions. Grace is not a license to sin but a motivation to love.” (source)
“How we choose to handle these tests reveals what matters most. And over time, it shapes who we will become.” (source)
“Simply put, grace teaches us to say yes to what is right with the power of a new affection.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : The Truth about Lies: The Unlikely Role of Temptation in Who You Will Become
- Author: Chaddick, Tim
- Publisher: David C Cook
- Publication Date: 2015
- ISBN: 9781434709370