UNFOLDED #9 - Peirasmós

Today’s Menu 🍞

• Word Brief – what peirasmós really means

• Verse Spotlight – 3 key passages

• Why It Matters – everyday impact

• 60‑Second Practice – live it today

Read Time: 3 Minutes

1 · Word Snapshot 🎯

Peirasmós (πειρασμός, pay‑ras‑MOSS) is the Greek noun for temptation, test, trial.

Root verb: πειράζω (peirázō) “to try, to prove, to tempt.”

Appears in the Greek New Testament (NT) 21 times.

In classical Greek it meant putting metal in the fire to see its quality.
In the NT it can describe Satan’s trap or God’s training—context decides.

Plain English: peirasmós is a pressure‑moment that shows what’s inside and invites you to level up.

2 · Verse Spotlight 📖

“Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted (peirasthēnai)…” — Matt 4:1

“No temptation (peirasmós) has overtaken you except what is common… God will provide a way out.” — 1 Cor 10:13

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial (peirasmón)…” — James 1:12

All three show peirasmós as pressure + purpose—it can trap or train depending on your response.

Pro tip: when you spot temptation in English, ask “Is this a setup to fail or a workout to grow?” and look for God’s exit route.

3 · Why It Matters Today

• Spot the trigger – naming the test early halves its power.

• Build the runway – God always pre‑loads an escape; plan it before the pressure peaks.

• Turn the test into testimony – every resisted urge becomes a story that strengthens others.

These three moves transform daily temptations into spiritual reps.

4 · 60‑Second Practice ⏱️

1. Name your repeat loop. Write the one temptation that knocks most often.

2. Pre‑script a response. Pair a verse (1 Cor 10:13) with one concrete action—walk, call, close tab.

3. Text a friend. Share the plan; accountability cuts the odds of relapse by >50 %.

Victory starts before the moment hits.

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