{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Everyday Truths","title":"Episode 33: Jesus, Pride, and the Blessings That Lead Us Away","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1303,"description":"Temptation doesn’t always come dressed as something bad.\n Sometimes it looks like a blessing.\nIn this episode of the Everyday Truths Podcast, we finish our journey through the temptations of Jesus in Matthew 4 and uncover why the most dangerous temptations are the ones that feel justified, spiritual, or even good.\nWe explore:\nHow temptation meets legitimate needs in illegitimate ways\nWhy pride and self-reliance quietly erode our relationship with God\nThe danger of choosing shortcuts over calling\nWhy Satan’s offers often look like blessings\nHow Jesus resisted temptation and protected what mattered most\nJesus was offered power, validation, and relief — things His people wanted and expected.\n But instead of taking the shortcut, He chose obedience, trust, and purpose.\nThis episode is for anyone who’s tired of chasing things that look good but leave them empty — and who wants to become an overcomer by following the way of Jesus.\n👉 Subscribe to the Everyday Truths Podcast so you don’t miss what’s next\n👉 Share with someone who’s wrestling with temptation or direction\n👉 Leave a review to help this ministry reach more people\n👨‍👩‍👧 Don’t forget to check out the Everyday Truths Kids Podcast, now live for families.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6gGydvGh7tAAJRZPOyxL2LwVZWbTAjCrzUS3RgUIPCU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wNGMy/ZGFjYjhmZDU4NmQ4/ZTY3N2U1Y2JjMmNi/ODk0MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}