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Debi Hassler-Never Forsaken's avatar

Follow the example of Jesus-when faced with temptation by Satan- Know God’s word, memorize, hide it in your heart, use it to resist temptation. Satan cannot stand up to God’s word-He is powerless.

Strap on the armor God gives us every day to deflect those stinging arrows Satan likes to hurl at us.

In Colossians (studying recently) it teaches us not only about the supremacy of Jesus, his great love for us and his forgiveness, but it also warns what to watch out for or to not let ourselves be enamored with worldly Philosophy , but be enamored with Christ.

it can be helpful to ask yourself, would I want Jesus to here right now me as I consider this sin? if the answer is no, save yourself guilt, pain and heartbreak. Don’t be carried away by temptation-or dwell on it. Fix your mind on things above, not on earthly things.

Remember all he did to save you, confess the sin (including temptations you struggle with)

-ask him to help you escape their draw on your heart-1corinthians 10:13.

And finally when you do fall, ask him to forgive you, for we know He will.

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Jim's avatar

Excellent thoughts, thank you! On a personal note (aside from the content of this post) I am amazed and envious about your ability to capture and share an overview of “deep” topics day after day. I am a better man because of your heart and mind.

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