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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.
If someone in your Crew needs care, we want to come alongside you. Our Care Response Team is designed to equip you to walk with people in different seasons of their life.Our team is committed to celebrating life’s best moments with you and offering support through its hardest ones.We would love to come around you for the following life events:
+ Marriages
+ Births
+ Deaths
+ Hospitalizations/Illness
Please submit a request at vouschurch.com/requestcare
Saying yes to Jesus marks a brand new beginning. Baptism is your next step. It's how you go public with your faith and celebrate the new life God has given you. The past is behind you, and a fresh future is ahead. This is your moment. We are having baptisms this Sunday, July 27th, across all of our locations, and on the beach.
To sign up for baptisms, please click here.
This back-to-school season, we have the opportunity to show up for our city in a meaningful way. On Saturday, August 2, we’re hosting a Back to School Bash at the Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center, located inside Charles Hadley Park. It’s a chance to serve local families by distributing backpacks filled with school supplies and making sure every student feels seen, supported, and ready to start the year with confidence.
Donate - Fill backpacks for families in need for the school year. You can purchase supplies locally and bring to a VOUS Location or donate online.
Serve - Help host our annual Back To School Bash for families in our community — distribute backpacks, check-in guests, and serve our city during a morning of fun and games.
When: Saturday, August 2nd
Where: Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center
Address: 4900 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Team Rally: 10:20AM
Starting Sunday, August 3rd, we will be moving to brand new service times at all of our locations!
VOUS SoMi
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
VOUS Design District
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
The countdown is on! If you're ready to take your next step in ministry, leadership, or higher education, now is the time to apply. VOUS College application deadline is July 31st for both our degree-seeking and leadership programs. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a life-changing semester. Start your journey at vouscollege.com/apply.
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS Design District
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
