“Quiet! Come out of him! (Mark1:25)
Temptation is always personal- designed by the evil one to attack our weaknesses. He attacks subtly, by suggestion that triggers our quick response toward wrongdoing. Temptation, the sorcerer, he is. It is like he has a magic key to the trunk where each one’s vulnerabilities are hidden. He knows just how to slip the key into the lock and then release one’s secret vices.
Man must know his weaknesses, the area where he is most vulnerable, then honestly acknowledge that which takes him away from Christ and His goodness. Understanding himself, man must humbly admit that by himself he is helpless in overcoming evil. Man’s will alone is insufficient, is not enough. Man must lean on Christ, the One who has shown man the Way, must put himself into “the hand of God”, into the shelter of His arms. Christ, who himself suffered and overcome every evil, the One who overpowered even death, He is our refuge.
Self-understanding begs for mercy; mercy from “the one who speaks with authority.” (Mk1:27) Christ is the one “who commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.”(Mk1:27) His words are our power and strength. His words separate the evil one from us; His words forgive man of his sins. Christ’s words assuage our heart. Man must listen to Christ’s words. Christ is mercy that springs from love, supernatural love that is more powerful than evil, extraordinary love shown so openly on the cross. It is His love which gives man rest, peace and the power to overcome temptation, if we but ask and listen. To Him our voices are raised in adoration.
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