{"id":1930,"date":"2026-07-16T18:57:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnameselivingfaith.com\/?page_id=1930"},"modified":"2026-07-16T18:57:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:57:38","slug":"devotional-4-the-temporary-pleasure-trap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vietnameselivingfaith.com\/index.php\/devotional-4-the-temporary-pleasure-trap\/","title":{"rendered":"Devotional 4: The Temporary Pleasure Trap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scripture:<\/strong> Hebrews 11:25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Temporary Pleasure Trap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moses chose to suffer with God&#8217;s people rather than enjoy &#8220;the pleasures of sin for a season.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sin offers immediate gratification but hides future sorrow. Sexual promiscuity often appeals to the desire for excitement and acceptance. Yet, the pleasure is temporary while the consequences may endure for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God offers something better: lasting joy that comes from walking in obedience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application:<\/strong> When tempted, ask yourself whether a moment of pleasure is worth the long-term cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=epDay4ma75c\">7 Types of People You Must Avoid<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scripture: Hebrews 11:25 The Temporary Pleasure Trap Moses chose to suffer with God&#8217;s people rather than enjoy &#8220;the pleasures of sin for a season.&#8221; Sin offers immediate gratification but hides [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"rs_blank_template":"","rs_page_bg_color":"","slide_template_v7":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1930","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 5.0.0.1 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Scripture: Hebrews 11:25 The Temporary Pleasure Trap Moses chose to suffer with God&#039;s people rather than enjoy &quot;the pleasures of sin for a season.&quot; Sin offers immediate gratification but hides future sorrow. 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