Resisting Temptation

rwh08march -Ep.354 – Run With Horses Podcast – Resisting Temptation

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Resisting Temptation: A Biblical Approach to Overcoming Sin

How Temptation Works

Temptation works through a process that often involves desire, opportunity, and choice. It’s important to understand how it operates in order to resist it effectively. Below is a breakdown of how temptation works, from a Biblical perspective:

1. Temptation Begins with Desire

2. Temptation Entices

3. Temptation Presents a Choice

4. Temptation Leads to Sin

5. Temptation’s Full Outcome: Death and Destruction

How Temptation Works in Our Lives

In summary, temptation works through the following stages:

1. Desire: Temptation begins with internal cravings or desires for things outside of God's will.

2. Enticement: Temptation presents those desires as appealing and promises fulfillment.

3. Choice: The individual faces a decision on whether to act on the desire or to resist it.

4. Sin: Yielding to temptation results in sin and disobedience to God.

5. Consequences: The end result of sin is death and separation from God.

Prayer: Seeking God’s Strength

Scripture: Meditating on God’s Word

Accountability: Strengthening Each Other

Avoiding Triggers: Preventing Temptation

The Holy Spirit: Power to Overcome Temptation

Fasting: Strengthening the Spirit

Focusing on Eternal Rewards

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