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  SALVATION FROM KNOWN SIN--BUT NOT FROM TEMPTATION.
  by F.B. Meyer
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Summary: God can keep us from known sin, but not from temptation, and it
is through temptation that we are tested and drawn closer to Him.

Topics: "Holiness", "Temptation"
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:12

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F.B. Meyer emphasizes that while God can protect us from known sin
according to our understanding and light, He does not shield us from
temptation. Temptation is a natural part of the Christian experience,
and being tempted does not indicate a lack of holiness; rather, it
suggests that one is a target for the devil. Meyer illustrates this by
comparing temptation to boys avoiding orchards with sour apples,
indicating that if one is not tempted, it may reflect a heart devoid of
spiritual value. The sermon encourages believers to recognize the
distinction between temptation and sin, and to remain vigilant in their
faith.

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Still, up to the limit of our light God can keep us from known sin. I
will say that again: up to the limit of our light--twilight, morning,
noon--up to the limit of our light God is able to keep us from all
conscious and known sin. But He will not keep us from temptation. You
cannot help the devil knocking at the door, but you can help inviting
him in to supper. You cannot help the foul vulture flying over your
head, but you can help letting him make a nest in your hair.

When you live near God you will be most tempted of the devil. Some men
seem to think they are not holy because they are tempted. I should not
believe in a man's holiness if he were not tempted.

When I was at school, the boys used to avoid certain orchards, because
they were full of crab apples; and you might know that the apples in
those orchards were sour, or the boys would go for them. And if you are
not tempted, it shows that your heart is empty and wicked, and not worth
the Devil's time to spend over it.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/fb-meyer/salvation-from-known-sin-but-not-from-temptation/
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