Sentences with phrase «falls prey to temptation»

I don't think the writer of John is taking our attitude or thinking, things that easily fall prey to temptation, into consideration; but the act of transgressing the law is nhis reference point in determining who is and who is not a child of God (see, 2:3 - 7).

Eventually banks fell prey to temptation, reasoning they could get away with issuing more receipts than the gold they housed.

Not exact matches

Although some of the existentialists (Heidegger, Sartre) fell prey to the totalitarian temptation, I'm still for «disrupting» our world to make some room for existentialist self - help programs.

Even groups that prize participation can fall prey to the same temptation.

Bolstered by an inflated sense of impulse control, we overexpose ourselves to temptation and fall prey to impulsiveness.

Much of what his foundation has undertaken in the K — 12 realm, however, has fallen prey to the classic temptation to try to reform school districts.

Leverage what will likely be a higher income to help you achieve long - term goals, instead of falling prey to short - term temptation.

Both men and women fall prey to this delusional temptation.

And couples who regularly communicate in an open and honest way about any temptations / concerns, etc., can avoid falling prey to this problem.