Temptation

From last week's sermon. 
With all due apologies to the Charlie Daniels Band.

THE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO NOOGA
The Devil went down to Nooga, he was looking for some souls to steal

He'd grown fat and eager, hocking the American dream as a happy meal.

When he came across a congregation sittin' in rows of pews like this,

The Devil smiled a big ol grin and gave an evil hiss:

I'll bet you didn't know it, but I'm a red-blooded American, too.

And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.

Now you've lived a pretty good life, son, but give the Devil his due.

I'll bet a life of ease, if you please, that says I can make things better for you.

The devil comes into your life and plants the seed of sin,

Overcharge and underpay, shift the blame to score a win,

Morals are subjective and rules don't apply to me

When Hell's broke loose in Nooga and the devil's tempting thee.

Chorus:

And as you struggle with all this, temptation grips your soul.

Can you hold your faith so true and still achieve your goal?

You have to respond with Jesus' words, on this you will not bend

Worship only the Lord your God, don't sell out your friend

Bread alone is not enough, don't put the Lord to the test,

Devil, get ye outta here, Jesus is the best!

The Devil hung his head because he knew that he'd been beat

The faith was strong with everyone, from their heads down to their feet

Y'ol Devil, we never wanna see you back here again,

'cause we done told you once, you son of a gun, Jesus is the best that's ever been.