Defeating Persistent Temptations
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15 I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate.
1. PREDETERMINE YOUR PATTERN OF TEMPTATION.
1. PREDETERMINE YOUR PATTERN OF TEMPTATION.
26 Plan carefully what you do, and whatever you do will turn out right. 27 Avoid evil and walk straight ahead. Don’t go one step off the right way.
When am I Most Tempted?
When am I Most Tempted?
Where am I Most Tempted?
Where am I Most Tempted?
Who is With Me When I am Most Tempted?
Who is With Me When I am Most Tempted?
What Temporary Benefit do I Get if I Give In?
What Temporary Benefit do I Get if I Give In?
How do I feel Right before I am Tempted?
How do I feel Right before I am Tempted?
2. PROTECT THE CONDITION OF YOUR HEART.
2. PROTECT THE CONDITION OF YOUR HEART.
23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.
Self Quiz
Self Quiz
Physically Exhausted 0 1 2 3 4 Energetic/In shape
Physically Exhausted 0 1 2 3 4 Energetic/In shape
Discouraged/Pessimistic 0 1 2 3 4 Encouraged/Optimistic
Discouraged/Pessimistic 0 1 2 3 4 Encouraged/Optimistic
Bored/Discontented 0 1 2 3 4 Challenged/Contented
Bored/Discontented 0 1 2 3 4 Challenged/Contented
Spiritually Dry/Empty 0 1 2 3 4 Spiritually Growing
Spiritually Dry/Empty 0 1 2 3 4 Spiritually Growing
Geographically Distant/Alone 0 1 2 3 4 Near/Together
Geographically Distant/Alone 0 1 2 3 4 Near/Together
Insecure/Unsure 0 1 2 3 4 Secure/Confident
Insecure/Unsure 0 1 2 3 4 Secure/Confident
Deeply Wounded/Hurt 0 1 2 3 4 Loved/Understood
Deeply Wounded/Hurt 0 1 2 3 4 Loved/Understood
Secretly Bitter/Angry 0 1 2 3 4 Have Forgiven Everyone
Secretly Bitter/Angry 0 1 2 3 4 Have Forgiven Everyone
Sad 0 1 2 3 4 Happy
Sad 0 1 2 3 4 Happy
Alienated/Unsupported 0 1 2 3 4 Close/Supported
Alienated/Unsupported 0 1 2 3 4 Close/Supported
27 for anger gives a foothold to the devil.
3. PRAY FOR GOD’S HELP.
3. PRAY FOR GOD’S HELP.
41 Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!”
15 Call to me when trouble comes; I will save you, and you will praise me.”
15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
POINT YOUR ATTENTION ELSEWHERE.
POINT YOUR ATTENTION ELSEWHERE.
14 Temptation is the pull of man’s own evil thoughts and wishes. 15 These evil thoughts lead to evil actions and afterwards to the death penalty from God.
5 and every proud thing that raises itself against the knowledge of God. We capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ.
21 Do not let evil defeat you; instead, conquer evil with good.
5. PARTICIPATE IN A SUPPORT GROUP.
5. PARTICIPATE IN A SUPPORT GROUP.
9 Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively. 10 If one of them falls down, the other can help him up. But if someone is alone and falls, it’s just too bad, because there is no one to help him.
16 Admit your faults to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous man has great power and wonderful results.
13 No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he’ll never let you be pushed past your limit; he’ll always be there to help you come through it.