Yesterday, we looked at Living a Sinless life. Temptation is not exempted from our Christian walk as believers – we need to overcome them whenever they surface.Therefore, we will be taking a tour on overcoming temptation.
To overcome temptation you must:
· Identify Your Source: When we look to others instead of God as our source whether it’s for our daily needs, a job, companionship, etc., we will be open to greater temptation. Because we are in need, we will compromise our integrity, morals, and our relationship with God to receive from them rather than receiving from God through them. Our hearts must be established that God is our source. Walk in Him and He will provide through people. “As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him” – 2nd Samuel 22:31
· Keep Your Needs, Desires And Wants In Check: Go to God and expect Him to make the way while you are diligently developing the Fruit of the Spirit and being obedient to His commandments and Word. “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Phi 4:19
· Govern Your Emotions: Emotions out of control is a life out of control. A life out of control is an unfulfilled and unhappy life. If we cannot get control of our emotions through discipline and the Word of God, then other unresolved issues are in play. (See step No 4.)
· Resolve ALL Wounds, Hurts And Unresolved Issues From The Past: If your heart has been damaged in the past from previous trauma, tragedy, feeling that you have been unjustly treated and therefore chose to be bitter, angry, and unforgiving you will find that your life will come to a standstill and all blessings, happiness and a fulfilling life will seem to elude you. Many times these issues are too difficult for us to work our way through alone. Find your root in Gods love and they will walk you through to wholeness using the Word of God and direction by the Holy Spirit.
Therefore let us do what it takes and purpose in our hearts to "go and sin no more" and to please our heavenly Father. The Scriptures truly say, "That we no longer should LIVE the rest of our time in the flesh for the lusts (lusts mean strong pressures) of men, but for the will of God" – Peter 4:2. The reason that we fall to these "lusts ― strong pressures" is because of fear coupled with needs, desires and wants in our hearts. But as we grow in the love of God / God’s Love, having knowledge of the Truth and a revelation of God's love for us, the fears will be flushed out and we won't feel those pressures to sin anymore.
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