10 Ways to Overcome SIn and Temptation

10 Ways to Overcome Sin and Temptation (Please Share) 1. Watch and Pray Jesus told His disciples to watch and pray lest they enter into temptation. The instruction to watch, is akin to standing guard, that you might see ahead of time from which direction the temptation and possible sin will come from. Keep in mind that it is not a sin to be tempted. In fact, James says in 1:12 – [Blessed is the man that endures temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to them that love him.] In a sense, you can look at temptation as an opportunity to prove and strengthen your faith, and when you have overcome and the temptation has passed, you can thank the Lord for giving you the strength to overcome, and then express your love for Him as your motive for doing so. 2. Look for the Way of Escape If step 1 has helped you to spot which direction the temptation will come from, then choosing your path of escape will be the next task. This is a critical step. If we are not honest with ourselves in this decision, we are only sabotaging our own efforts, and giving evil an advantage. Pray that you choose your escape path wisely. More often than not, the best defense is a good offense. Stay 2 steps ahead in scheduling your plans. Don’t allow unnecessary temptations to enter your field of view. Remember the adage, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Be vigilant in this effort and you will be spared untold curses and hardship. Find the Remainder here... http://www.truthaboutsundayworship.com/overcomesintemptation.