WHEN TEMPTATION COMES
Remove it.
Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace. 2 Timothy 2:22 (NIV)
WHAT YOU FEED GROWS.
WHAT YOU STARVE DIES.
Resist it.
Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:17 (NIV)
Overcoming the appetites of the flesh.
Depends on the power of the Holy Spirit.
You have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. 13 For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live. Romans 8:12-13 NLT
Follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:24-25 NIV
A WAY OUT
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way outso that you can endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV
FEED YOUR SPIRIT WITH PRAYER.
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 NIV
FEED YOUR SPIRIT WITH GOD’S WORD.
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:9-11 NIV
FEED YOUR SPIRIT WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE.
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 34 Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning... 1 Corinthians 15:33-34 NIV
