Focus Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:13 “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.”
I have a dog. Sometimes when I’m with her, she sees a wild animal in the bush. Then she wants to chase it, so I keep her on the rope. But even though she knows I won't let her chase it, she continues to look at the wild animal and that only makes her want to chase it more. That is how temptation is in our lives. We see the sin. Satan tempts us to want it. If we continue to look at it, the temptation becomes even more difficult to resist.
When you are tempted to do what is wrong, remove yourself from the temptation. God has promised you a way out. So get your eyes off the temptation, and start looking for the escape route God has promised for you. Joseph in the Bible was being seduced by a woman. We read in Genesis that he didn’t look twice, instead he pointed his feet in the opposite direction and ran. Some things to remember when being tempted:
- The Word of God is our first defense.
- Sometimes fleeing is the only way to resist.
- Remember we are in a fight, a spiritual battle.
- Fellowship with the right kind of people, not people that will drag you down.
- Follow Jesus example, when He said “Get behind Me, Satan.”
- Remember, the way you live does matter, so plan your escape.
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
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