Surefire Rebuttal

 In spite of resolutions resolved, prayers prayed, promises promised,

Ultimately,only one thing combats temptation; Just.Don't.

When we meet with sweet temptation

And we think we might give in

Here is one surefire weapon

That will keep us from its sin

Don’t do it

When our rigid resolutions

Seem to weaken, one by one

Until giving in feels human

And its pay-off –no harm done

Don’t do it

When the banter of the devil

Disguises evil as good

There is one no-fail acquittal

That has test of time withstood

Just. Don’t do it

© Janet Martin

 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death.

 James 1:13-15