Lead Us Not into Temptation
Resisting Temptation: Strength Against Allure
Lyrics
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
The inner self or spirit is eager or inclined to do what is right, but the physical body is susceptible to weakness or temptation.
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Reiteration of the idea that one's willingness to do good is present within, but the vulnerability of the physical body to weakness is emphasized again.
Watch and pray so that you won't fall
An instruction to be vigilant and pray to avoid succumbing to temptation.
Into temptation, temptation's call.
A warning about the alluring nature of temptation and the potential to yield to its call.
Into temptation, temptation's call.
Reiteration of the cautionary message regarding the attraction and influence of temptation.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
A plea for divine guidance to avoid falling into temptation and to be rescued from the grasp of evil.
God, keep us from being tempted,
An appeal to God to prevent individuals from facing tempting situations.
Make us strong enough to resist if we are.
A request for inner strength to resist temptation if confronted with it.
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Reiteration of the internal struggle where the spirit is willing to do what is right, but the physical body is prone to weakness.
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Restatement of the ongoing conflict between the inner desire for goodness and the vulnerability of the physical self.
Watch and pray so that you won't fall
Reiteration of the advice to remain watchful and prayerful to avoid succumbing to temptation.
Into temptation, temptation's call.
A reminder of the dangers of yielding to the allure of temptation.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Matthew 26, verse 41
A reference to a biblical verse (Matthew 26, verse 41) emphasizing the importance of not being led into temptation and seeking deliverance from evil.
Make us strong enough to resist if we are.
A prayer for the strength to resist temptation if confronted with it.
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Reiteration of the internal struggle, emphasizing the willingness of the spirit to do good despite the weakness of the flesh.
Watch and pray so that you won't fall
Restatement of the advice to watch and pray to avoid falling into the trap of temptation.
Into temptation, temptation's call.
A reminder of the potential consequences of succumbing to temptation.
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