[Discoveries] 03-10-07 Getting at the root of things.

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/*... but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is 
dragged away and enticed. -- James 1:14*/

Where do evil desires come from?

Here's my take: God is a creator; the devil and his allies are 
corruptors. God creates good desires, and the devil twists them as soon 
as he can.

Some time ago we did some prayer ministry with someone who was trying to 
get at the root of why she overate. As we sought the Lord on this, we 
found a little baby that only got attention when she was being fed. 
Otherwise, parents ignored her. God had given this baby (and all babies) 
a desire to be loved. But the enemy corrupted that desire with a lie: 
the only way you will be loved is to be fed. So, where did the 
temptation to overeat come from? A corrupted desire.

Here's the good news. The Lord untangles things. In the case of this 
woman, the Lord deeply reassured her that she was loved, and that she 
didn't have to eat to receive God's love. God purified her desire. Now 
He satisfies her desires with good things -- her pure desire for 
nourishment and her pure desire for His love.

Jesus instructed us to pray, "Lead us not into temptation." So we don't 
go looking for it. But, when it comes, find the corrupted desires, take 
them to the Lord and watch Him untangle them!

Be encouraged!
Dwight


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