Temptation: A desire to do something wrong or unwise
No temptation has overtaken you that is common to man. God is faithful and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability but with the temptation, he will provide a way of escape that you may be able to endure it. 1Corthianians 10:13
Temptation is not an easy thing to overcome. Our flesh wants to indulge itself in all kinds of it, not only everyday but most likely every minute. And sometimes those temptations get us into trouble that we sure really do not want.
Of course, we know where it starts and who it starts with. Satan knows our weaknesses and when we have given into one, he will attack us at that very same point. He wants to draw us away from God into the very sin that we hate. Or come to hate. Because if we are Christians and truly saved, we might start out enjoying our sin because the bible says that sin is enjoyable for a season. Hebrews 11:25. But in time, we do begin to hate what we are doing and yet may feel that it is impossible to get away from.
Even Jesus was tempted by the devil. Mathew 4:1-11. I wonder really, who Satan thought he was when he tried that of the Son of God. I mean come on, God did throw him out of heaven. Did he not get the idea then that he was not quite as important as he thought he was? But indeed, he tried it and Jesus did not fall for such a stupid temptation.
Of course, he was God's Son. Perfect in every way. How can we measure up to such a person? The fact is, we can't. Not under our own power. Our salvation from sin and temptation comes only from his redeeming grace. But there are ways we can avoid it when Satan is on our backs trying to draw us away.
The best way is to know his Word. The psalmist said, "Thy words have I hid in my heart that I may not sin against you." Psalm 119:11.
When Satan threw something (temptation) at Jesus, he (Jesus) threw Satan an answer (his word) right back at him. We can do the same if we know God's word. Quote the scripture to let him know we are not falling for his tricks. Jesus even told Satan to get behind him in Mathew 16:23. If Satan is tempting us to do something we do not want to do, we need to tell him the same thing.
We need to spend time in God's Word daily. To pray and ask him for his help. We need to run away from it when are being tempted. Avoid it at all costs. And it helps to be accountable to someone we trust. Seek counsel from another Christian or a pastor. Attend a good home bible group where you can ask people to pray for you. You don't have to be specific but God knows what we need, and by others just praying that God will meet our needs, can go a long way in helping us overcome what Satan is trying to get us to do.
Finally, just know that God is faithful and just. And when we go to him and repent, and ask for help and we are sincere, he will get us through it. He will forgive us and we can depend on that!
Thanks for spending some time with me this morning Friends. I want you to know that I have some things going on right now that are keeping me busy and I am having trouble getting to my blog on time. However, I am committed to this blog, I love God and I love sharing with you. So I will try hard to get it posted sometime during the day, even if it is not on time until things get back to normal again. Thanks for your patience and spending the time with me.
Wishing you the most wonderful blessings possible! PS. I am not sure yet what I will be posting for tomorrow.
Of course, we know where it starts and who it starts with. Satan knows our weaknesses and when we have given into one, he will attack us at that very same point. He wants to draw us away from God into the very sin that we hate. Or come to hate. Because if we are Christians and truly saved, we might start out enjoying our sin because the bible says that sin is enjoyable for a season. Hebrews 11:25. But in time, we do begin to hate what we are doing and yet may feel that it is impossible to get away from.
Even Jesus was tempted by the devil. Mathew 4:1-11. I wonder really, who Satan thought he was when he tried that of the Son of God. I mean come on, God did throw him out of heaven. Did he not get the idea then that he was not quite as important as he thought he was? But indeed, he tried it and Jesus did not fall for such a stupid temptation.
Of course, he was God's Son. Perfect in every way. How can we measure up to such a person? The fact is, we can't. Not under our own power. Our salvation from sin and temptation comes only from his redeeming grace. But there are ways we can avoid it when Satan is on our backs trying to draw us away.
The best way is to know his Word. The psalmist said, "Thy words have I hid in my heart that I may not sin against you." Psalm 119:11.
When Satan threw something (temptation) at Jesus, he (Jesus) threw Satan an answer (his word) right back at him. We can do the same if we know God's word. Quote the scripture to let him know we are not falling for his tricks. Jesus even told Satan to get behind him in Mathew 16:23. If Satan is tempting us to do something we do not want to do, we need to tell him the same thing.
We need to spend time in God's Word daily. To pray and ask him for his help. We need to run away from it when are being tempted. Avoid it at all costs. And it helps to be accountable to someone we trust. Seek counsel from another Christian or a pastor. Attend a good home bible group where you can ask people to pray for you. You don't have to be specific but God knows what we need, and by others just praying that God will meet our needs, can go a long way in helping us overcome what Satan is trying to get us to do.
Finally, just know that God is faithful and just. And when we go to him and repent, and ask for help and we are sincere, he will get us through it. He will forgive us and we can depend on that!
Thanks for spending some time with me this morning Friends. I want you to know that I have some things going on right now that are keeping me busy and I am having trouble getting to my blog on time. However, I am committed to this blog, I love God and I love sharing with you. So I will try hard to get it posted sometime during the day, even if it is not on time until things get back to normal again. Thanks for your patience and spending the time with me.
Wishing you the most wonderful blessings possible! PS. I am not sure yet what I will be posting for tomorrow.
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