No temptation can gravitate to a man unless there is that is his heart which is capable of responding to it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You are only tempted by things you already have a response to in your heart.
- In plain terms
- Temptation works only if you have feelings for it inside.
- What can you take from it?
- Temptation reveals what already exists within you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your temptation reveal?
- How do you respond?
Another view
External pressure can influence choices even without inner desire.
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