Safeguarding Against Temptation Pt II

Temptation is something we all face as Christians, no matter how long we have been following Christ. There are a few practical things, however, that we can do to grow stronger and smarter in our struggle against sin.

Strength is found in God’s Word, the Bible. In fact, there’s inherent power in the Word. In John 6:63 (NKJV), Jesus said, “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.”

Meditating on the Word feeds life to your spirit. And when you’re strong enough spiritually, you can do what God wants you to do, no matter what pressure the flesh is putting on you. So whatever the temptation is that you’re facing, be encouraged. You can resist it. You can have the self-control you need, by God’s grace, to say, “I’m going to do what God wants. I’m led by His Spirit and living His great plan for my life!”