Quotes about Temptation

Variety, multiplicity are the two most powerful vehicles of lust.

On one side self-indulgence presses me hard; on another covetousness strives to make an inroad; my belly wishes to be a God to me, in place of Christ

In the deceitfulness of our hearts, we sometimes play with temptation by entertaining the thought that we can always confess and later ask forgiveness. Such thinking is exceedingly dangerous. God's judgement is without partiality. He never overlooks our sin. He never decides not to bother, since the sin is only a small one. No, God hates sin intensely whenever and wherever He finds it.

God does not work salvation for fictitious sinners. Be a sinner and sin vigorously... Do not for a moment imagine that this life is the abiding place of justice; sin must be committed.

I suppose this work is part of the devil that is in us all.

The most likely man to go to hell is the man who has nothing to do on earth. Idle people tempt the devil to tempt them.

I like the pharmacy makeup. I always get stuck in that aisle... I've always liked looking at it.

The devil will let a preacher prepare a sermon if it will keep him from preparing himself.

To be a saint is the exception to be upright is the rule. Err, falter, sin, but be upright. To commit the least possible sin is the law for man. Sin is a gravitation.

Why should the devil have all the best tunes?

The devil should not be allowed to keep all the best tunes for himself.

I believe Satan exists for two reasons: first, the Bible says so, and second, I've done business with him.