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Avoiding Temptation

Thursday February 23, 2023

God wants us to live in victory over temptation.  He promises that in every situation this is possible.  For those of us who have struggled with addiction and relapsed numerous times, that’s incredibly good news.


The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.  (1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT)

One of the best ways to overcome temptation is to stay as far away from what tempts us as we possibly can.  How do we do that?  Here are some practical guides:

·        Realize that temptation will be an ongoing issue in life, not a one-time issue.    God’s name is a place of protection. -- Good people can run there and be safe.  (Proverbs 18:10 MSG)

·        Read the Bible and faithfully apply the truths we learn in our daily lives.  I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.  (Psalm 119:11 NLT)

·        Pray and ask God to keep us conscious of what is helpful or what is harmful.  Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation.  For the spirit is willing but the body is weak (Matthew 26:41 NLT)

·        Avoid places, people, and actions that invoke tempting thoughts.  Stay away from every kind of evil. Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior. (1 Thessalonians 5:22, 2 Timothy 2:16 NLT)


·        Be practical in everyday living.  We need to eat well, exercise, get sleep, schedule events, do kind things, make reasonable plans and live in the discipline of each plan.  Empty and unstructured time can easily make us vulnerable to temptation.  So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.  Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.  Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.  (Ephesians 5:15-17 NLT)

Prayer: Gracious God, I admit that I am weak and ask You to strengthen me by the power of Your Holy Spirit to overcome temptation.  Give me the will and the desire to do what pleases You. Amen

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