Day 27: Defeating Temptation

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Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22 We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the field God has assigned to us, a field that reaches even to you. 2 Corinthians 10:13 * God promised never to aloow more on you than He puts within to handle. 4 Biblical Keys to Defeating Temptation 1. Refocus your attention on something else. * The Battle for sin is won or lost in our minds. Whatever gets our attentions will get us. * To avoid being stung stay away from the bees. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 2. Reveal your struggle to a Godly friend or support group Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work:If one falls down,his friend can help him up.But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Ecc 4:9-10 *The reason we hide our faults is pride. Humble oneself before God. 3. Resist the devil - Accept Christ's salvation - use the Word as your weapon against satan. - Dont ever try to argue with the devil, he is better at arguing than you are. 4. Realize your vulnerability So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! 1 Corinthians 10:12 Source: The Purpose Driven Life Chapter 27 Defeating Temptation MY Reflection. Almighty and Heavenly Father, I thank you for this very moment in my life, you gave me this precious moment to know more about you and Your word that will be used as our helmet and our protection from temptation. Thank you for loving us so much that always provide a way out in times of temptation. And a realization that what ever temptation that comes our way are those temptations that we can bear, you never give us things that is beyond our capabilities. Thank you for trusting us enoughto give us the strentgh to kep on when tempted and when at times when we loose ourselves forgive us when the temptation gets in the way and we sin against you.