In one form or another, temptation comes to all of us. We've all felt the intense desire to do something we knew we shouldn't. One of the best descriptions I've ever read of temptation was written by Wawa Ponce. She get very graphic, so be prepared. Ms. Ponce says, "Temptation is a luscious, chocolate-coated morsel that conceals a dozen wriggling maggots inside." (Hey, I warned you!) Yes, temptation looks good on the outside, and giving in often brings momentary pleasure. Even the Bible mentions "the pleasures of sin" (Hebrews 11:25). But after you've given in, the results are pretty disgusting. Pleasure is usually short lived, and disappointment always follows. Sometimes we close our eyes to the existence of temptation in our lives, saying. "Well, temptation isn't something that really bothers me. I've never wanted to murder anyone or to cheat big time." But what about the temptation to ignore God! To get revenge" To pretend to be something you're not? To want what someone else has? Dos that hit a little closer to home? The good news is that we don't have to give in to any temptation. "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it" (1 Corinthians 10:13). God is really the one we're sinning against when we give in to temptation--regardless of its size. When Joseph was tempted by Potiphar's wife to commit adultery, he turned from her and responded, "How...could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?' (Genesis 39:9). Why not ask yourself that the next time temptation tries to strike?