How to Overcome Temptation

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”

(1 Corinthians 10:13)

How to Overcome Temptation• Go to God’s Word

– Jer. 10:23; Psa. 119:9, 105, 111

Jeremiah 10:23

“O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.”

Psalm 119:9,105,111

(9), “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.”

(105), “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

(111), “Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.”

How to Overcome Temptation• Go to God’s Word

– Jer. 10:23; Psa. 119:9, 105, 111

• Serve God Now– Eccl. 12:1; 1 Pet. 5:8; Gal. 6:7-8; 2 Cor. 6:2

Ecclesiastes 12:1

“Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, And the years draw near when you say, ‘I have no pleasure in them.’”

1 Peter 5:8

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

Galatians 6:7-8

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.”

2 Corinthians 6:2

“For He says: ‘In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you.’ Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”

How to Overcome Temptation• Go to God’s Word

– Jer. 10:23; Psa. 119:9, 105, 111

• Serve God Now– Eccl. 12:1; 1 Pet. 5:8; Gal. 6:7-8; 2 Cor. 6:2

• Guard Your Heart– Pro. 4:23; Luke 6:45; 1 Jo. 2:15-17; Col. 3:1-3

Proverbs 4:23

“Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.”

Luke 6:45

“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”

1 John 2:15-17

“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world; the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life; is not of the Father but is of the world. 17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.”

Colossians 3:1-3

“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.”

How to Overcome Temptation• Go to God’s Word

– Jer. 10:23; Psa. 119:9, 105, 111

• Serve God Now– Eccl. 12:1; 1 Pet. 5:8; Gal. 6:7-8; 2 Cor. 6:2

• Guard Your Heart– Pro. 4:23; Luke 6:45; 1 Jo. 2:15-17; Col. 3:1-3

• Keep Good Company– 1 Cor. 15:33; Pro. 13:20; Pro. 1:10

1 Corinthians 15:33

“Do not be deceived: ‘Evil company corrupts good habits.’”

Proverbs 13:20

“He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.”

Proverbs 1:10

“My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent.”

How to Overcome Temptation• Go to God’s Word

– Jer. 10:23; Psa. 119:9, 105, 111

• Serve God Now– Eccl. 12:1; 1 Pet. 5:8; Gal. 6:7-8; 2 Cor. 6:2

• Guard Your Heart– Pro. 4:23; Luke 6:45; 1 Jo. 2:15-17; Col. 3:1-3

• Keep Good Company– 1 Cor. 15:33; Pro. 13:20; Pro. 1:10

• Watch and Pray– Matt. 26:41; Gal. 6:1; 1 Cor. 10:13

Matthew 26:41

“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Galatians 6:1

“Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.”

1 Corinthians 10:13

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”

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