The greatest battle of every believer is the temptation to sin. As long as we live we will continue to encounter temptation. Temptation can come in the form of the desire to steal, the lust of the flesh, the desire to have sex before marriage, the temptation to drink alcohol, the temptation to smoke and many more. The good news is that we have already been empowered to overcome temptation. “We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself and the wicked one does not touch him.” 1 John 4:18
WHAT
YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TEMPTATION
Every temptation that comes your way is not beyond your
ability. Every temptation has a backdoor for escape. “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but
God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able,
but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able
to bear it.” 1Cor 10:13
The dominion of sin has been broken.
“Blessed is the man
who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him” James
1:12. Anytime you overcome temptation you are promoted in the spiritual
realm.
“Let no one say
when he is tempted, he is tempted by God, for God cannot be tempted evil, nor
does he himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn by his
own lust and desires and enticed.” James 1:13-14
Temptation comes from Satan and not God.
Prayer is one of the keys that delivers you from
temptation.
HOW TO
POSITION YOURSELF TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION
LIFE OF
FASTING: Helps
you to empower your spirit against your flesh because all sin start in the
flesh. It takes fasting to break the yoke of sin so when you put your body
under control, it helps you to live a holy life. “I discipline my body and
bring it under subjection, lest when I have preached to others, I myself should
be disqualified.” 1Cor 9:27
MAKE A
VOW: “I have made a covenant with my eyes; why should I look
upon a young woman?” Job 31:1. As
for looking, we all look but when you look at a woman to lust for her in your
heart, this is a sin. Making a vow compels you to live holy. For instance, you
can make a vow not take alcohol again.
LET THE
WORD OF GOD DWELL IN YOU RICHLY: The word of God in you will
paralyze sin in your life. Be filled with the word because the word is a
spiritual force and it has power to combat sin in your life. Spend time
studying the word and listen to audio sermon.
DO AWAY
WITH ALL WRONG FRIENDS: as it is written bad company corrupt
good morals so the kind of friends you keep can influence you either positively
or negatively. “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his
life.” Pro 27:17 He who walk with wise men will be wise, but the
companion of fools will be destroyed.
BE A SOUL
WINNER: Soul winners are always preaching about salvation so
how can they be tempted? “….and he who wins souls is wise.” Pro 11:30 “
Inspired by teachings of Rev. Dr Kwadwo Bempah
Incredible Prince
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