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Tim Keller on Temptation and Witness - Missional (1 Corinthians 10:13)

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"How we handle temptation IS our witness. The world watches whether Christians actually live differently. God's faithfulness in providing escape becomes testimony: the power is real, the transformation is possible. Resisting temptation is missional—it validates the gospel." — Tim Keller. Missional: resistance as witness.

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witnessdifferentlytestimonytransformationvalidates

Scripture References

1 Corinthians 10:13

Emotional Tone

hopeconvictionencouragement

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