Temptation starts in our hearts, minds and in our deepest motives and desires. Every christian is faced with some kind of temptation. We give in to temptation because there is tempory pleasure in it.
Temptation comes from satan, seeking to activate his selfish evil character and seek to deny glory to God by missuse of humanity.
Other people may be used to tempt us. Temptation is not sin. It is an enticement to sin. Being tempted is not wrong - it's the decision to do wrong, and the action that follows.
Fighting temptation is combat God allows, because it is won or lost at a spiritual level. He desires that we endure when we are tempted and promises that there is a way out. When you are tempted, God will provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
All temptation is an attempt by satan to get us to live our lives independently of God. Temptation is greatest when we are hungry, tired, lonely, or have time on our hands. You will never outgrow temptation.
Temptation is a sign that satan hates you. The closer you grow to God, the more satan will try to tempt you.
The first step for escaping temptation is to capture every thought as it steps into your mind. Once you have halted an incoming thought, the next step is to see if it passes the eight-part test based on Phillipians 4:8 for what we should think about.
1. Does the thought line up with God's truth?
2. Does it suggest that i do something honourable?
3. Is it right?
4. Is it pure?
5. Will the outcome of this thought be lovely?
6. Will the result be something to admire?
7. Will it contribute to excellence in my life?
8. Is it something for which i can prasie God?
To reduce temptation, keep your mind occupied with God's word and other good thoughts. Jesus used the word of God to overcome temptation n the wilderness. We need to be alert, self-controlled, and strong in the faith. We need to perservere, persist and continue to resist temptation.
There is always a way to overcome temptation.
Michelle Cozins
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