Temptation: Don't Swim In the Canal
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by Charles Swindoll

Some people fall into temptation, but a great many make plans for disaster ahead of time.

"Son," ordered a father, "Don't swim in that canal."

"OK, Dad," he answered. But he came home carrying a wet bathing suit that evening.

"Where have you been?" demanded the father.

"Swimming in the canal," answered the boy. "Didn't I tell you not to swim there?" asked the father.

"Yes, Sir," answered the boy.

"Why did you?" he asked.

"Well, Dad," he explain…

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