How do you fight temptation? It seems to come to us when we're weakest. Sure, we talk a good game when we're feeling strong. But when that temptation comes? Same failure. Again.
Jesus gives us a great example in Matthew 4, when Satan comes to Him with three temptations as He's fasting in the wilderness. How does Jesus respond? Three times He says, "It is written" and quotes specific Scripture that counteracts the lie with God's truth. Eventually Satan leaves Him.
Very simply, let's take a lesson from Jesus for when we face temptation. There's two parts to this strategy:
- Figure out what your specific temptation is. It's not always clear, so think about it and write it down. Maybe ask a friend to help you see what it is.
- Research what specific Scripture speaks to that temptation (search on esvonline.org or ask a godly friend who knows the Bible). Think about it. Write those Scriptures down. Memorize them.
As you're thinking through your temptations and your Scriptures, you can pair them up to look like this:
So next time you're tempted? Punch Satan in the face. Quote specific Scripture and make him run. To quote E.V. Hill, "hit 'em!!".
Keep Punching,
The Relentless Fight
Great life applicational lesson to remember Christ was tempted! It reminds us that Christ was indeed human too and that when dwelling on verses that specifically deal with our major sin/strongholds it provides encouragement that helps us endure.
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Want het geeft allemaal niets want wir halt van Elaar... Holladiyee, Holladiyooo !
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