Sometimes the tempter comes as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. At other times he comes as a thief to kill, steal and destroy, but more often than not he masquerades as an angel of light. His most subtle temptations are those that tempt us to meet a legitimate need in an inappropriate way. Don’t be fooled. Whatever his guise his intent remains the same – our eternal destruction.

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

Lord Jesus, help us to recognize the tempter whatever his disguise. Deliver us from his evil schemes. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.