as he scrolled through the images, the sacredness of the tomb melted away, turning it into a place of indulgence rather than rest. the temptation that had gnawed at him had won, and jesus, the son of god, had fallen. and yet, even in his fall, his heart still cried out for redemption. "father," he whispered through clenched teeth, unable to tear his eyes from the screen.  **> <a> <**> <i> <** 2 corinthians 12:1-10 > "i must go on boasting. although there is nothing to be gained, i will go on to visions and revelations from the lord... i know a man in christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven... was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell... i will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses... i was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of satan, to torment me... three times i pleaded with the lord to take it away from me. but he said to me, 'my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' therefore i will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses... for when i am weak, then i am strong."
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