How do you deal with temptation? Is there some particular sin that you find difficult to resist? Today's reading from James discusses this part of being human.

It is not a sin to experience temptation; even Jesus was tempted. It is sinful, however, to give in to temptation and do what offends God. Temptations often involve a lie or half truth. They try to draw us away from God with empty promises.

Christ invites us to persevere in holding on to what is good and to seek what is truly fulfilling. Temptations come and go. God's presence and truth are with us forever.

So when we are tempted, we can come before Jesus just as we are, in our weakness. We can humbly ask for strength. Jesus truly provides us with the grace we need to say 'no' to sin and 'yes' to God.

In the Gospel, the disciples have already witnessed two instances where Jesus provided food for people who were hungry. Still, it is difficult for the disciples to understand that Jesus will also provide for their own needs.

What is the greatest temptation in my life? Do I believe that Jesus provides me with what I need to reject what is sinful and choose what is good?