Have you ever been mountain climbing? I’ve only done it a few times (and nothing “major”). Through those experiences I’ve learned a couple of important truths: 1) the difficulty of the climb is dependent upon the terrain of the individual mountain, and 2) it’s foolish to climb alone. Both of those principles apply to the Christian life.

Stop Taking the Bait
Temptation is persistent. But so is God’s faithfulness. He always leaves a door open — and the people who endure are the ones who take it.