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You may not think of yourself as much of a fighter or a fighter at all, of any kind. But man or woman, young or old, if you’re a Christian, you’re in a continuous battle with an unseen foe. That foe, that enemy, is temptation. The question is, whose fault is temptation? How do you defend against it? And what’s the connection between handling temptation and benefiting from life’s trials?

Maybe you've noticed that not long after a trial hits, you find yourself facing a series of related and challenging issues, such as where to look for a new job, how to make room at home for an elderly parent, or even life-and-death decisions for a family member in the hospital. When situations like that arise, how can you know you're making the right decisions?

When you're suddenly laid off work, when you get a frightening diagnosis from your doctor, when you lose a loved one, where can you turn for the comfort, stability, and peace you need?

If God is good and all-powerful and He is, why do you and I, why does anyone suffer? Bottom line, if God really loves you, why does He allow you to go through trials?