Having just celebrated Good Friday and Easter, Christians are reminded again of the terrible price Jesus paid, as the punishment for our sins was poured on Him. By His death and resurrection, He breaks the power of sin in our lives. He forgives us; but He also gives us His Holy Spirit within us, so we can live for Him.

Jesus wasn’t just some great hero we should pattern our lives after---although that’s true too. He is above all the Redeemer of those who put their faith in Him.

The Redeemer from what? From our sin, from the penalty of our sin, and from the power of sin. Of course, until we die, temptation to sin is ever with us, but by His grace we can be empowered to resist it. Giving in to temptation leads to further defeat. Just as victory over temptation leads to greater victory.

Founding father Benjamin Franklin wrote a great book of timeless advice, called Poor Richard’s Almanack. He has some great points to consider on temptation:

*“Samson with his strong body, had a weak head, or he would not have laid in a harlot's lap.”

*“He that lies down with

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