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The Lord of the Rings follows Frodo, a quiet, unlikely hero tasked with destroying a powerful ring that corrupts anyone who possesses it. The journey is filled with temptation, doubt, and danger. Frodo struggles, but he is never alone—his best friend Sam walks with him, supporting him in moments of weakness.
Temptation promises something easy, immediate, or powerful, but it always costs more than it gives. God’s promise is clear: you are not alone, and he provides a way to endure. Sometimes that way is accountability, sometimes a friend, sometimes walking away.
You don’t have to be perfect. But you can be faithful. Say no today, not just with willpower, but with God’s help.
Pray: God, you know the areas I struggle with. Help me not to give in. Surround me with people who will carry me when I’m weak, and show me the way out when temptation hits. Amen.