Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Maylan Schurch
Friday, December 6, 2024

Several months ago I noticed this banana skin splayed over the asphalt in our neighborhood. It reminded me of how in old slapstick comedy routines, the banana peel could often cause the literal downfall of a nose-in-the-air or otherwise inattentive walker.

You could think of temptation like a banana peel. There it is, in the middle of life’s walkways, and if you don’t keep your eyes open, it might trip you up.

Fortunately, the Bible gives a thorough, point-by-point tutorial on avoiding temptation. Take a moment to read through the verses at the link just below:

https://www.bibleinfo.com/en/topics/temptation