Temptation is common to all people, and it is most often used by the adversary to corrupt. God, conversely, can use this temptation to prove us, to show us our spiritual weaknesses and strengths. All are tempted, even Jesus Christ endured temptation. He did not succumb to this. Will we?

Randy Stiver

United Church of God Pastor

Randy Stiver is pastor of the United Church of God congregations in Sioux Falls, Watertown and Rapid City, South Dakota.