| The reality show Temptation Island is built on a simple, yet paradoxical premise. Play with fire without getting burned. The show separates unmarried couples to commingle with other attractive people of the opposite sex in a test of each partner’s faithfulness. In 1 Corinthians 6:17-20, Paul shares the dangerous consequences of sexual immorality which echoes the scripture also found in Proverbs 6:25-28: 1 Corinthians 6:17-20 But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. Proverbs 6:25-28 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes. For a prostitute can be had for a loaf of bread, but another man’s wife preys on your very life. Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned? Can a man walk on hot coals without his feet being scorched? Flirting with temptation will always leave you burned. |
Prayer |
| Lord, thank You for your grace and mercy. Too often I have adopted a look but don’t touch mindset with regard to temptation. I repent for my sinful thoughts and I ask that you guide me towards your paths of righteousness. Amen. |
Action |
| What are some temptations you have been flirting with? An office co-worker, thoughts about a provocative IG post, reminiscing about an old relationship? This week take those thoughts and actions captive and ask God to remove your desire to follow this path of sin. |
DID YOU KNOW? – BREAK BREAD TRIVIA |
| When Temptation Island first debuted, it received heavy backlash because of its controversial premise. However, it still received high ratings and despite the show switching networks several times it is still on the air today. |
Frank Turner
Frank Turner is the founder of Break Bread, Break Chains and is the co-host of the following podcasts: Defund The Church, Relative Currency, Politically Entertaining, and Christ over Crypto. He is also the founder and creator of the op-ed site Fake News Syndicate.