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Resisting Temptation

From Scripture we realize two important principles about temptations. Most importantly, God is not responsible for tempting us because it is against His character to lead anyone into sin. James 1:13-15 says, "When tempted, no one should say, 'God is tempting me.' For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone, but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death." Thus, it is clear that sin originates both from the yearnings of our sinful nature as well as from the Devil.

Secondly, we see that all temptations can be overcome by the power of God. I
Corinthians 10:13 states that "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." To set an example for us on how to overcome sin, Jesus endured temptations of various kinds. Hebrews 4:15 says that "He was tempted in every way just as we are--yet was without sin." Christ demonstrated that sin can only be overcome by prayer, fasting, and studying the word of God. Just like Jesus, the more in tune you become with the word and the ways of the Lord the more apt you are to be able to distinguish His voice from the enemy's in times of crisis.

Though resisting temptation is never easy, God promises to reward us for being obedient.

Temptations comes to all of us on a daily basis but God promises to give you the strength to overcome them. Ask the Lord today to give you discernment so that you can avoid the enemy's pitfalls. God has called you to a life of victory--don't let anything stand in your way!


Are we not lucky to have the rest of the worlds hatred of us to help us to overcome our temptation?