The power behind the deceitfulness of sin is inextricably connected
to the appeal of the pleasures, though temporary, that sin both promises
and provides. (Hebrews 3:13 & 11:25)
The “reward” of
(temporary) pleasures experienced as a result of repeatedly yielding to
temptation serves only to effectively provide a "training" that makes
future resistance against temptation even more difficult.
The
“reward” and sure hope resulting from a regular practice of fixing my
eyes on Jesus is fullness of joy and the Divine promise of true
soul-satisfying pleasures, both now, and forever more. (Hebrews 12:2
& Psalm 16:11)
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