Christmas Temptations

            Christmas season is upon us.  In many ways I am excited. I enjoy watching my children get excited over the presents, the tree and all the hoop-la surrounding the big day.  However, in many ways I am “bah-humbug” because it seems there is so much pressure and temptation that removes Christ from the scene. 

            Last Sunday we talked about working in our schedules and making sure that we made time for worshiping the Savior this Christmas. Like Martha (Luke 10:38-42), we often get overwhelmed with the preparations for the big day that we forget to make time to sit at the feet of Jesus (Mary) and learn and worship Him.  The way to overcome this is to apply the principle, “Give up to Gain.”  Hosea 6:6 states, “I require mercy not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt sacrifices.”  Hence – loving and worshiping and keeping that sense of awe as we look to the Father.

            There are other temptations in the season such as: overspending, overeating, emotional challenges and even pressures within marriages.  Isn’t it interesting that during a time when we are to set aside time to worship the Savior – i.e. Christ’s Mass…  that we end up so challenged and tempted to do things contrary to God’s will?

            I would like to ask you to comment on things or ways you have seen that could help others keep their focus on Christ this season.  What you write may help another so please let us know what is on your mind and some ways you think we can keep Jesus in our focus this Season.  In Christ, bill.

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