August 2 2015 How To Overcome Temptation

HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION

Matthew 6:13 "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil One.

1 Corinthians 10:13 (GN) "Every temptation that comes your way is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise. and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist; at the time you are tempted, He will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out." 

FIVE STEPS TO OVERCOMING TEMPTATION

1. Refuse TO BE INTIMIDATED

Ephesians 6:10-11 (GN) "Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.   Put on the full armor of God so you can take your stand aaisnt the devil’s schemes.” "

2. Request HELP FROM GOD

Psalm 50:15 (GN) "Call to me when trouble comes;  I will save you, and you will praise me."

Hebrews 4:15-16 (LB) "(Jesus) ... had the same temptations we do, though he never once gave way to them and sinned So let us come boldly ... to God... and find grace to help us in our times of need "

3. Refocus YOUR ATTENTION

James 1:14-15 (LB) "Temptation is the pull of your own evil thoughts and wishes. These evil thoughts is lead to evil actions. . . "

Proverbs 4:23 (GN) "Be careful how you think;  your life is shaped by your thoughts.” 

4. Reveal YOUR STRUGGLE TO A FRIEND

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (GN) "Two are better than one, because together ... if one falls down, the other can help him up.  But if someone is alone and falls ... there's no one to help him.  "

James 5:16 "Admit your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed." 

5. Resist THE TEMPTOR

James 4:7 (JB) "Give in to God then resist the devil and he will run away from you.  "

Ephesians 6:17 (JB)... accept salvation from God to be your helmet and receive the word of God... to use as a sword."