Holy one of God, who was tempted and yet did not give in to sin, help us to see when we are tempted by expediency for the fulfillment of our desires, that we would not place our plans above what is right and good and so give in to sin and destruction of ourselves and our brothers and sisters, through you who raise us to life that we might live forever with you and the Father and Holy Spirit in eternal joy. Amen.
‘So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death as well, since it was on account of him that many of the Jews were deserting and were believing in Jesus.’ – John 12:10-11