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Judges 16:4-6
Some time later, he fell in love with a woman in the Valley of Sorek whose name was Delilah. The rulers of the Philistines went to her and said, “See if you can lure him into showing you the secret of his great strength and how we can overpower him so we may tie him up and subdue him. Each one of us will give you eleven hundred shekels[a] of silver.” So Delilah said to Samson, “Tell me the secret of your great strength and how you can be tied up and subdued.”
Additional Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 10:13; James 4:7; 2 Tim 2:22; Luke 22:46; Genesis 3:13; Hosea 10:13-14; James 1:26; 1 John 1:7-9; Proverbs 26:28-20; Matthew 18:6; Proverbs 28:10; Titus 3:3-7; Romans 12:1-2
As fishing lures are used to bait the fish, temptation lures us to fall in its trap. No one is exempt from being tempted. Our fallen human nature desires the things of the flesh. Daily our mind and thoughts are given an invitation to engage in such things like, lust, envy, greed, pride and so much more. But we have been given free will to decide whether to take on this invitation or not. When facing temptation you can resist and run.
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Temptation is the enticement of our flesh. Trials are circumstances or events that challenge us. We need a strategy when dealing with both. We are called to persist and walk through trials, but we are called to resist and walk away from temptation.
James 4:7
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Samson gave into temptation instead of resisting and fleeing from it. Because of this he was deceived by Delilah to the point of delusion, becoming his own worst enemy. Being deceived is believing a lie was true. Being delusional is believing a lie to be true in spite of evidence that shows the contrary.
Proverbs 28:10
The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
We don’t compromise a relationship with God, we lay everything down and pick up our cross to follow Him. Temptation is often a result of our own desires, not just external forces. While the flesh has a will, God's purpose for us is greater. To live a pure life, we need a clear vision of what that looks like and must resist temptation, becoming stronger each time we do. The strategy when undergoing spiritual battles is in our daily walk with Jesus. Temptation requires resistance, while trials require persistence.
Reflect on your life and past decisions, and ask yourself honestly: Where does temptation occur? When does temptation occur? Who are you with when temptation occurs? What things are deceiving me? Is there anything that I've become delusional to? Once you’ve answered these questions, decide to break free from the temptations that lead you away from him and interfere with your spiritual walk.
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This isn’t just another conference. It’s a holy moment to encounter Jesus, be filled with His presence, and reset your heart around what matters most. Over three days of powerful worship, teaching, and community, you’ll be equipped to lead with clarity and live with boldness.
From curated workshops to next-level add-ons, VOUSCon is designed to meet you where you are and where you lead—whether that’s in your church, your workplace, or the middle of a major life decision. Every session is crafted to grow your faith and strengthen your voice.
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When: Thursday, June 19th - Saturday, June 21st
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
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Don't miss the moment to join us in prayer. Please RSVP by clicking here for our FREE VOUSCon Prayer Night
When: Wednesday, June 18th
Time: 7:00PM
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Join us on the road to VOUSCon as we embark on a 40-day relay run through the state of Florida. From Jacksonville to Miami, runners from every region are invited to participate in carrying the good news. Our finish line? VOUSCon 2025. Led by a core VOUS team, we’ll link arms with partner churches along the way, spotlighting the body of Christ and championing the local church through weekly outreach initiatives.
Starting Line: Sunday, May 11
Finish Line: Thursday, June 19
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When: Saturday, July 12th
Where: All VOUS Locations
Time: 10:00 AM
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
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VOUS DD
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 12:00 PM / 5PM Español
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