The Christian life is one of struggle. It is a life-long battle against sin in the world and in our own flesh. Living or thinking that it's easy will only result in us being led into temptation and into the hands and acts of evil. We can all too easily receive the grace of God in vain. Readings: 1 Samuel 17:40-51; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10; Matthew 4:1-11