Temptation Is Legal

Book excerpt: Temptation Is Legal explores the biblical concept of temptation from a legal perspective. It leads to a discovery of the key function temptation plays in the life of a Christian while proposing the true intention of Satan as the agent of evil, who is consistently deceptive. One is encouraged to realize his or her responsibilities as a believer with regard to temptations and to acknowledge his or her capacity to overcome it. The emphasis on the legality of temptation connects to the understanding that a temptation acts as a contract which gives the enemy the legal basis for acquisition.