How does one overcome temptations in their life?

[Daniel Marsh]

I still have attraction to women who are not my wife and I never acted on that too.   We all have temptations as Christians.

1 Corinthians 10:13  The only temptations that you have are the same temptations that all people have. But you can trust God. He will not let you be tempted more than you can bear. But when you are tempted, God will also give you a way to escape that temptation. Then you will be able to endure it.

[Who me]

23 hours ago, Daniel Marsh said:

still have attraction to women who are not my wife and I never acted on that too. 

Well done, you are aware of how Billy Graham and recently a politician avoided any possibility of sexual misconduct?

They would not be alone in a room with a closed door with any woman who was not his wife. He would not give women lifts if he was alone with them in the car, he was totally honest about his movements, there were no unexpected buisiness deal/meetings making him late.

 

Thecpoint about that Corinthians 10 verse is the way out is there, but you/

I have to want to take it, it doesn't magically save us,see have to make the effort to take it.

[Billiards Ball]

On 6/24/2020 at 10:57 AM, Daniel Marsh said:

I still have attraction to women who are not my wife and I never acted on that too.   We all have temptations as Christians.

1 Corinthians 10:13  The only temptations that you have are the same temptations that all people have. But you can trust God. He will not let you be tempted more than you can bear. But when you are tempted, God will also give you a way to escape that temptation. Then you will be able to endure it.

Cutting off opportunity (as in the criminal triangle) helps with temptation.

[Coliseum]

On 6/24/2020 at 10:57 AM, Daniel Marsh said:

I still have attraction to women who are not my wife and I never acted on that too.   We all have temptations as Christians.

1 Corinthians 10:13  The only temptations that you have are the same temptations that all people have. But you can trust God. He will not let you be tempted more than you can bear. But when you are tempted, God will also give you a way to escape that temptation. Then you will be able to endure it.

When we focus on our sin, it is pretty hard to keep from thinking about it. Instead, focus on Christ. If you have a lust problem, go to Jesus. Have a anger issue? Go to Jesus. Talk about others behind their backs? Go to Jesus. He already knew you before the foundations of the world---that you would sin. We can't remove our own sins. If it were true, we would not need Jesus. We could do it all by ourselves! When we realize how much God loves us, we desire to do what He does. The irony is that the more we brag on Him, the more we sing his praises, the more we tell others about Him, the more we realize just how much He loves us.

[missmuffet]

On 6/24/2020 at 7:57 AM, Daniel Marsh said:

I still have attraction to women who are not my wife and I never acted on that too.   We all have temptations as Christians.

1 Corinthians 10:13  The only temptations that you have are the same temptations that all people have. But you can trust God. He will not let you be tempted more than you can bear. But when you are tempted, God will also give you a way to escape that temptation. Then you will be able to endure it.

First a person needs to be aware that lustful temptations are not of God. We are only human and have a sinful nature. God can help us to overcome those temptations. We just need to ask. 

[BeauJangles]

On 6/24/2020 at 7:57 AM, Daniel Marsh said:

I still have attraction to women who are not my wife and I never acted on that too. 

While that may be a temptation to have attractions, it's only sinful if it causes lustful thoughts. I don't lust after every pretty woman I see, and I can certainly appreciate their attractiveness. Beauty can be a very pleasant thing to behold, or the Lord would never have let this exist. I'm not perfect, however. Any guy can slip up in their thoughts. 

[BeauJangles]

2 hours ago, Josheb said:

....I can change. 

We may be as the Apostle Paul states, "crucified with Christ" speaking of the old man, which is our adamic nature. You will never rid yourself of flesh as long as you're residing within it. It is simply not possible.  

 The Disciple John, who knew and walked with Jesus personally was well aware this would not be.  

1 John 1:8 KJV ⁸If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.  

 

BIBLE VERSES ABOUT DYING TO SELF

https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Dying-To-Self

• • Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: 
  • Galatians 5:24 - And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.

Edited June 25, 2020 by BeauJangles

[BeauJangles]

1 minute ago, Josheb said:

Yep, and nothing I wrote should be construed to say otherwise

Apologies. My mistake. 

3 hours ago, Josheb said:

....I can change.

It appeared indicative. 

[BeauJangles]

35 minutes ago, Josheb said:

What's the op ask?

How does one overcome temptations in their life?

And the Apostle Paul gives the best answer on that one, bro.

Galatians 2:20 KVJ ²⁰ I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Romans 6:6 KJV ⁶Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

[BeauJangles]

3 minutes ago, Josheb said:

That's correct. 

Did I not answer that question? And did I not answer it diversely? 

You're still a newbie on this forum, bro. As you become more familiar with members like the opster, he's more into a doctrinal discussion rather than what appeared to be asking for advice. These are his means of posting here on the forums. Bless you, Josheb. You'll understand this aspect a little further in due time.