Temptation

One of the best lines I have heard about temptation is from an elderly pastor.  When asked when does a Christian stop being tempted, he answered, "three days after your dead". I remember hearing this statement and I heard it again in a recent sermon. The Pastor that said this was actually my pastor for a few years at Sisco Heights in Arlington.  We are often tempted but we do not have to yield to temptation. As the sermon went on about the most common times we could be tempted it seemed anytime could have been the short answer. How about when you are tired? Or discouraged?  When a friend has failed you, or there is conflict. Or then how about when you are doing something significant? or you are confident?  And then how about when you are walking close to Jesus.
"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." Matthew 26:41
I could identify with some of these and if I think long enough perhaps all of these.  An ineffective Christian probably does not have to worry, if you are not doing anything, I'm not sure Satan even cares about you. Watch and pray was repeated over and over again.  We are always vulnerable to temptation. I am short-winded on most subjects, but I just stopped to think about this as I am having my devotional this morning.  Even long term Christians sometimes fail. I remember a time when several prominent Christian leaders fell, we can be tempted at almost anytime. Watch and pray. God bless, LVZ.