Temptation College Essays Samples For Students

The Bible is a timeless text that will continue to be use by Christians forever. Nevertheless, the conditions and culture wherein it was conceived are radically different than contemporary ones. Therefore, the faithful must always try to interpret this divinely-inspired text in accordance to their times, so as not to miss out on the glory of the Lord. Matthew 6:5-15, part of what is known as the Sermon on the Mount, is one of the most famous, revered and important passages in the New Testament. The present study will proceed to summarize it and extract consequences for its application in ...

Brahmacharya is a vow which means that a person is mentally and physically abstaining from all the sensual pleasures. Marriage is supposed to be monogamous and being faithful means respecting the truth. Gandhi understood the true meaning of brahmacharya when he visited South Africa where he was influenced by Raychandbhai. Devotion, which is related to self-control, is the part of being faithful and practicing brahmacharya means taking a vow and denouncing all earthly pleasures which might corrupt a person and their practice.
Gandhi thinks about the true meaning of faithfulness and its connection with devotion. He talks about the ...

Most people would be content if they were granted immortality, lived on an island paradise, with a beautiful goddess, drinking wine and listening to soothing music. However, as a hero, Odysseus finds this idyllic and complacent life impossible and abysmal. Odysseus plays a central role in Homer’s epic cycle, appearing in the Iliad and as the main protagonist in the Odyssey. After successfully waging the war on Troy, Odysseus struggles to find his way home, overcomes various obstacles, resists temptations, and eventually returns home. The ways in which his character and personality changes as he encounters and handles unknown challenges highlights ...

Marlowe’s Doctor Faust had its fair share of popularity when it was first staged. However, the popularity gradually waned and by the end of the 17th Century; the play was barely known. The late 18th Century was characterized by a revival of the play. In fact, during the Victorian era, Doctor Faust provoked many critical and literary responses as theatre enthusiasts started appreciating the brilliance of the play more. The 20th Century also brought out heightened interest in the play. It was sought after by a lot of performers, and many scrambled to perform the titular role. It is now ...

Introduction

Sexual behavior and homosexuality are the sensitive issues among other issues in the world of religion. Every society has moral rules that regulate sexual behavior. However, the rules differ from society to society. At times, to its intents and purposes, the rules necessarily and sufficiently need some specific study and comparing for rational precision. At this event, the comparison of the sexual behavior of different societies with the religious beliefs displays some distinctive connection between the social structures and morals. Power argues that the monastic rules served to ensure the proper public performance of monks because it is the ...

Homer, the stalwart figure in the history of literature of the world, made his mark in his seminal work, The Odyssey, which has passed the test of time and has got engraved in the verses of immortality all over the globe for its literary excellence and quintessence. The cinematic adaptation of the epic was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and it released in the year 1997. Odysseus is a man of paramount strength, but relies on his brains than his brawns. The perseverance of the human soul and loyalty are all the various facets of human emotions which the epic as ...

The entitled The Screwtape Letters is a unique piece of literature because it shows both the Christian views on life while only presenting letters the devil, who is Screwtape, is sending to another demon named Wormwood. It covers all corners on Christianity without directly stating these points. There is a resounding theme of sexuality found in the book, most of the letters speak about this. Sometimes, it is just a theme and it is not directly explained. Readers will have to try to analyze what the book is really trying to tell you.

In Chapter nine, the lesson is about exploiting “dryness”:

“In the first place I have always found that ...

Columbanus was born in 543, the year St. Benedict died. Well educated and well favored in appearance he found himself beset by temptations. He consulted a holy hermitess who advised him that the way for him to resist the temptations that beset him was to retire from the world and live a scholarly life. He followed this advice in order not to succumb to worldly ways and learn how to overcome temptation. At around age forty he heard the voice of God instructing him to preach in foreign lands. His later life, teachings and miracles attest to his success in learning ...

The Fellowship of the Ring is the first book in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. This is itself something of a retcon because all three books were originally conceived and written as one novel, but the author split it into three on the advice of his publisher. It is a story set in one of the latter ages of Tolkien’s sprawling mythological history of Middle-Earth. The villain, Sauron, is a former lieutenant of the world’s devil figure who survived his vastly more powerful master’s failed wars against the divine powers who created the universe. Long ...

Jane Eyre is proto-feminist persona at a time when feminism was not a concept let alone a movement. In that era the thought that she and Rochester could enjoy a marriage based upon equality was a totally novel possibility. Jane is allowed to be strong, and so Rochester is freed to sometimes be weak. This inter-dependence is what allows them both a freedom of action and emotion ususlly denied by the society of that time. Jane has her freedom of choice because she earned it. She grew up as an the orphan, endured her cousins, the school, the epidemic, faced mortality when her friend died and ...

The pull of the flesh or the call of the spirit? - Weighing the impact of the dual forces inherent in Tanizaki Jun’ichirō’s novel The Two Acolytes
This paper seeks to take issue with Tanizaki Jun’ichirō’s novel The Two Acolytes vis-a-vis an examination of the dual perspectives embedded within the rubric of the text, in relation to the theme of sexual temptation. While the paper shall attempt to delineate the twin perspectives and responses to the resonant concern of carnality and temptation of the flesh within the novel, it shall simultaneously explore the delineation ...

Screwtape shows clever subtlety in tempting patients to self-centeredness in prayer through feelings and images, to gluttony through delicacy, and to pride through membership in an elite Christian social circle. This academic interpretive exercise discusses these three axioms on self-centeredness in prayer, gluttony through delicacy, and pride connected with Christian social membership.
The self-centeredness in prayer through feelings and images spoken of in "The Screwtape Letters" refers to a number of types of this focus on the "self." The temptation during prayer centered trying to create a state of emotionalism keeps the purpose of connecting with God from occurring because ...

Reader Response: Chivalry Tale

In the 14th century romance Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the story revolves around Sir Gawain, one of Arthur’s knights. The romance follows his exploits and attempts to respect the laws concerning chivalry, while overcoming the obstacles and temptations that would prevent him for obeying the laws of the knights’ code of conduct. Sir Gawain proves his courage when he dares to strike the Green Knight with an axe, but then he has to pass other tests in order to prove his worth as a knight, his honourable character and his moral value.
It is a story of ...

Obesity is a major health problem afflicting modern society. It has reached epidemic proportions during the twentieth century, and while heredity is one of the main contributing causes, obesity seems to be a symptom reflecting many ills in our society such as depression, frustration, a sedentary life style and a lack of nutritional knowledge. Given the dangerous side effects deriving from obesity, it is important to figure out ways to keep it in control; for obesity like alcoholism, is a constant threat ready to reappear at any time.
How then can we fight obesity? The process of fighting obesity can be broken down ...

If Kate Chopin had written today, even the appearance of Calixta’s breasts in her fiction would not shock the average reader. Thanks to magazines like Cosmopolitan and Maxim, celebrities who get their fame from nudity, like Kim Kardashian, or near-nudity, like Kate Upton and Elle MacPherson, and the capacity of the Internet to provide a viscous layer of pornographic narrative as hard-core as you want to read, the mystery that once shrouded the sex act is now in tatters. The key to intimacy, which is emotional connection, remains a point of difficulty for many, but the road to orgasm is ...

How many commands are there in the Torah / Pentateuch? How many positive? How many negative?

There are a total of six hundred and thirteen (613) commands in Torah. The commands can either be negative to imply that people should abstain from some acts. The negative commands are three hundred and sixty five (365). While the positive initiate performing certain acts and are a total of two hundred and forty eight (248).

Where are the Ten Commandments found in the Bible?

The Ten Commandments are found in the book of Exodus chapter twenty verse two to seventeen in the bible.
How does Matthew show that Jesus is a prophet like Moses? Give at least 2 examples.
Mathew indicates Jesus to be a prophet just like Moses ...

"Young Goodman Brown" tells the tale of a naive, faithful young man who begins his fall from grace and acknowledging the presence of evil in the world, especially in other people. The story, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is rife with symbolism, and takes Goodman from a place of innocence to cynicism. The various symbols of the short story will be detailed, and examined in terms of what they indicate to the reader.

One of the clearest signals in Hawthorne's story is the name of the wife - Faith. In the short story, Goodman is leaving his wife Faith to embark on a journey ...

Introduction

Christina Rossetti’s poem, “Goblin Market,” is allegorical in the sense that it is an extended metaphor in which key social fears of the period are expressed. Rossetti sets her characters against the lures of the world, which in this case are represented by the goblin men and their fruit. Children are voyeurs who are always analyzing and watching. Rossetti features two main children characters and contrasts their response to the lures. Against these lures or temptations, Laura succumbs, while Lizzie is headstrong. One may argue that the poet uses character foils to contrast the characters, Lizzie and Laura. ...

In the Confessions Book X, St. Augustine depicts the reality of confession on memory and cognition, continence, and moral vices and sin. Cognition can be defined as the process of thought or thinking. Memory can be defined as the process of creating, storing, and recalling information or experiences on a daily basis. This paper will consider the concepts of memory and sin, along with the possibility of moral transgression and the remedy of continence.
The nature of the power of memory is evident when an individual travels through their memory by looking into its roomy chambers, with countless images ...

In the contemporary society, living a moral Christian life is difficult, particularly because of the different messages that people receive from various sources, and as a result of the distancing between man and religion. In the context of a chaotic, rushed and often confusing lifestyle, spirituality often loses grounds in favor of practical concerns. Besides, the globalization of today’s developed societies means that people often live in diverse and non-traditional families, that communities become less homogenous and various religions can be found within the same families and communities. In this context, the Christian believer often finds that the ...

Impulsivity Tests

Abstract
Impulsive tests are imperative as they enable understanding of psychological and behavioral factors affecting individuals with obesity as well as elements that make them fail to take necessary measures to lead a responsible life. Impulsivity among individuals with obesity is explained by lack of education, where individuals engage in risky behavior in spite of them having knowledge on consequences of their actions. It is important to understand behavioral trends among individuals with obesity since to a larger extent, victims of obesity are in most case affected by impulsivity. With impulsivity tests in place, factors such as learning styles, ...

In the poem “Paradise Lost” John Milton addresses a number of issues. One of the major themes of the poem is obedience and temptation. The author provides us with an interesting idea of freedom in terms of Christianity.
The whole book is focused on the notion of Christianity. Milton mostly focuses on the idea of freedom when we face Eve and Adam. From stanzas 1-55 in Book III, Milton mentions the thought of freedom while speaking about this nature. On the other hand, freedom is mentioned to portray God himself, the primary conceived Son, the godlikeness of God, the ...

Proposal Essay on Teen Pregnancy

Introduction
As many people know, teen pregnancy is one of the most significant and most serious issues facing the world today. Many teenagers between the ages of 14½ to 16½ do not get to experience or finish their time in high school because they are trying to concentrate on their studies while preparing for their baby’s arrival, it can be argued that while a teen can go to school while pregnant, there is never a guarantee that they will finish. Ironically, Louisiana has become known as the teen pregnancy capital of the world and the rate is only ...

Thesis: Morality Drama is a play that aims to communicate the message of morals and values of right living as dictated by the Christian teachings.
Morality Drama has arisen due to the desires of religious playwrights to express their wishes and have certain Christian principles taught to the society in so far as the Bible stories of Mysteries are concerned.
As a student intending to pursue this module: it is important to go into detail paying attention to different kinds of Plays that were staged during the middle Ages, focusing on the themes depicted in the plays.
It is ...

One of the most famous prayers in Christianity, if not in the entire history of the world, is the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6. What is interesting in the passage is that Jesus is going above and beyond simply giving his disciples a prayer; he is also giving them a format by which they should pray. This essay examines the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6. It explores the focus of prayer itself, the relationship expressed through the prayer, the reverence in which God is held, and the requests made by the one praying. Additionally, the righteousness sought ...

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Story of Jesus
“And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.” (Luke 9:18-20 NVKJ Bible)

Early Years of Jesus.

Early years of Jesus Christ were full of persecution. We do know that while the Angels were singing Hymns to the honor of Baby child, ...

Introduction

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Young Goodman Brown, like all good stories, has all the ingredients that keep the reader interested. The Story starts off when an innocent young man goes on a journey across the forest. He is a married man from the village of Salem who takes pride in the community and its leaders. His illusions regarding his society are refuted when he realizes that many of the people in his town, including his wife and the religious leaders are going to attend a Black Mass. Although one is not able to tell whether the story is a nightmare or a true story, it ...

People who have a duplicitous nature not only have a hard time making up their mind, but they also have a harder time avoiding temptation. They have not yet made up their mind about what type of person they want to be, and so when illicit opportunities come, they provide a stronger temptation than they do for people who are committed to ethical behavior. Connie has learned to sneak around as a result of her relationship with her parents, and this lack of ethical commitment makes her a vulnerable target for Arnold Friend.
The only escape that Connie has from her mother comes when ...

Often in life I have found myself in a situation where I have to decide between two or more opportunities and prayerfully consider which way God wants me to go. During my teenage years I was confronted with the choice of the best high school and college, after that it was time to choose which way my career path should go. Not only have I been in this situation, but my family members, my close friends and literally everyone around me would be confronted with such choices in life. However, I think, we Christians have a different burden and different aspect ...

Introduction

Servicescape can be defined as environment in which a service is delivered to customers (Bitner, 1992). Service totality delivered at one place is also called service setting. Service setting plays a critical role in shaping expectations, differentiating service firms, facilitating customer and employee customer goals, and influencing the nature of customer experiences (Bitner, 1992).
In the context of the current paper servicescape means the environment of delivering hotel and restaurant services. The topic of the current assignment relates the ambient factors, design, layout and social factors accompanying delivery of the services in the hotel lobby and restaurant.
The following ...

Excessive alcohol consumption of alcohol is currently a public issue around the globe. The alcohol abuse accounts close to 7 percent in the developed nations. Alcohol is the causal of 50 medical conditions that result in long-term health issues (Hassan & Shiu, 2007). Alcohol consumption is most prevalent on the young adult population. Many students account for risky drinking behavior. Different journal issues generate interest on issues concerning binge drinking among the students. The facts and statistics question on the best way to educate the young people especially students to ensure they are within safe drinking limits. This paper will investigate ...

‘Murder in The Cathedral’ is a historical play written by T.S. Eliot. The events are centered around the murder of the Archbishop Thomas Becket of Canterbury. The play is set in December 1170 during a time in England when England was embroiled in deep historical and political turmoil. King Henry II had appointed Sir Thomas Becket as The Archbishop but soon they had a falling out over what law should deal with a member of the clergy who had committed an unholy act against God and the church. The king could be heard shouting at the top of his voice for someone to ...

The Langate LLC

Langate is a company based in Cincinnati manufacturing fuel storage systems and other related press parts for Toyota Motor Corporation. Langate’s automotive fuel tank team develops and manufactures innovative, fuel tank systems for diesel, gasoline and flex-fuel applications. Langate aims to improve fuel system performance such as reduction in evaporative emissions, reduction in total weight, etc. and engineers wide range of packaging and delivery options.

The Jolt

For three decades, Langate has been operating as a manufacturing contractor for Toyota Motor Corporation and GE Aviation and has not been facing any competition. However, as the automotive sector across the US is changing, ...

It is widely believed that the Internet has led to a great increase in plagiarism at both the high school and university levels. Whether or not this is true requires carefully considering the Internet and its effect on plagiarism. Four questions come to mind. The first is whether or not plagiarism has increased due to the Internet. The second is does the Internet can make plagiarism easier to accomplish. The third question is can the Internet make catching plagiarism easier. A final question is what can be done to reduce plagiarism whether it is due to the Internet or not. ...

Online Reflection

Introduction
The internet is a resource readily available to anyone who can access it. It has an advantage in that it includes worldwide information and serves to solve many problems, both simple and complex. The World Wide Web provides a wide range of information which I come across on purpose or not, but which is always of benefit to me (Brin, 2007).

Advantages of Participating in Online Tasks

Conducting academic research in a library book is good. However, for single disciplines that require comparison of works and much general information, the internet is far much more effective in research because it contains information integrated from several disciplines. ...

Background:

The history of Demonology is an evolving explanation of two Christian theological understandings. The first is one is that the world was created good by God who is all-good and there is pain in the world. Cancer, war, natural disasters, poverty and other woes and evils are is difficult to reconcile with a cosmos created by an all-good God who created the world and agents within it out of love. That evil entered early on with the fall of Adam and Eve. This first understanding concerns human life and endeavor while bound up within the temporal confines of time within ...

Introduction

The attempt of looking for the good in life is an ongoing process and it is not something that can be pursued at an instant. Many people will pursue several things to attain the ‘good life’; I look at attaining wealth, the kind that gives freedom as my major goal. My desire to attain wealth goes beyond more real purchasing power to bring internal happiness.

Money

As a facilitation of trade, money is a mode of exchange. Due to the flexibility that money possesses it makes it a remarkable improvement from the era of barter trade. We will start by having a look at ...

It has become a very pertinent question whether to use credit card or pay by cash. On one side you have traditionalist who want to pay by cash. And on the other hand are people of new generation who prefer carrying credit. We will look at this issue objectively, and compare and contrast the pros and cons of both to reach a conclusion. The thought process will be to look at both of them from standpoint of convenience and long term financial situation of household.
People are using credit card more often these days for purchasing everyday items like groceries ...

The role of women in various religious groups has been one of the most hotly-contested issues regarding organized religion in the modern era. Since women began to attain equal rights around the globe, various religious organizations have had to reassess the way that they include-- or do not include-- women within their organizations. Some women's rights groups have attacked organized religion as being backwards and detrimental to the fight for equality for women, while others have made attempts to work to change religious organizations from the inside out, stating that the problems within religions are the work of men, ...

Choices are things that have been discussed in literature for many years, as it carries a universal resonance for all people who wish to reach a destination or accomplish a goal. Frost’s protagonist in the poem “The Road Not Taken” is seemingly obsessed with the time where he came across a fork in the path in a forest, took one path, and didn’t go back and take the other one. He hems and haws about what might have been on the inside, even as outwardly he exclaims that he did take the road less traveled (and therefore preferable). He is ‘sorry he ...