How Do You Resist Temptation?

[johnthebaptist]

There might be those who agree with the statement that it isn’t always easy to resist the temptation to sin. Any ideas on the subject?

[branchesofHim]

3 hours ago, johnthebaptist said:

There might be those who agree with the statement that it isn’t always easy to resist the temptation to sin. Any ideas on the subject?

It truly depends on an individual's ability to control their thoughts. Shalom.

2 Corinthians 10:[3] For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
[4] (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
[5] Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
[6] And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

[missmuffet]

Temptation is not a problem we can solve ourselves, by fleeing. We need a deliverance from temptation. Thinking we have within us any means to defeat temptation negates the need for a Savior. We can not win this spiritual war. We can rest in the assurance that Jesus Christ has already secured the victory. When temptation comes our way, remove yourself from the situation, but also stand firm in Jesus Christ. 

[Sower]

How Do You Resist Temptation?

 

 

My methods;  (Thoughts are for me 95% of sin I commit).

Trust in God, and not my methods.
Taking every thought that doesn't feel ok and examining it
When they come, I acknowledge Him,
(call upon help) confess they are sin immediately (committed or potential)
agree with Him the thoughts could be/are sin(full)
Trust His word to direct me.   resist, resist enough and he/temptations, flees
(this goes on all day)

Memorize scripture
"Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee"
"I can do all things through Christ"
"He that in me is all powerful"
God is light His promises are true-all of them"

Realize God may not remove the temptations/struggles,
but He will get me through them. His way.

Review my score at the end of the day.
Targets hit vs missed.  And why.
I give thanks to God for His victories.

 

[Guest theElect777]

5 hours ago, johnthebaptist said:

There might be those who agree with the statement that it isn’t always easy to resist the temptation to sin. Any ideas on the subject?

Personally, I think a human can resist temptation by their own will.  Indeed, being filled with the Holy Spirit makes it much easier, but there comes a point in generally everyone's life when you just know good/bad right/wrong.   And even though I have been guilty of not resisting it in my own life, there is still no excuse why we cannot resist it.   The issue with resisting temptation is the same as saying "the Devil made me do it!"   No he did not!   You chose to do it 100%

[johnthebaptist]

44 minutes ago, Josheb said:

Would you mind citing the scriptures that report "seducing spirits" are the source of temptation?

What do you think of James' explanation in James 1:13-14?

If I were to advise you not to put your hand on a hot stove, would you require me to support my statement with Scripture? 

[johnthebaptist]

15 minutes ago, theElect777 said:

Personally, I think a human can resist temptation by their own will.  Indeed, being filled with the Holy Spirit makes it much easier, but there comes a point in generally everyone's life when you just know good/bad right/wrong.   And even though I have been guilty of not resisting it in my own life, there is still no excuse why we cannot resist it.   The issue with resisting temptation is the same as saying "the Devil made me do it!"   No he did not!   You chose to do it 100%

I think sometimes we need the Lord's help.

[ReneeIW]

6 hours ago, johnthebaptist said:

There might be those who agree with the statement that it isn’t always easy to resist the temptation to sin. Any ideas on the subject?

Lots and lots of prayer, confession and usually when I’m exposed to extreme evil, even just reading about it, it sends me running to the Lord and wanting to cling to Him and have nothing to do with sin. 
I also try to remember the times that I was happy when I was not giving into the temptation. It’s a reminder to  that I can live without it.
Sometimes you have to experience extreme consequences several times until you learn to resist.

Edited July 27, 2020 by ReneeIW

[Guest theElect777]

1 hour ago, johnthebaptist said:

I think sometimes we need the Lord's help.

I agree.  But I think for most temptations it's as simple as choosing yes/no and we fail on the basics of that.   But that is our fault and no one else's before us.

[johnthebaptist]

22 minutes ago, theElect777 said:

I agree.  But I think for most temptations it's as simple as choosing yes/no and we fail on the basics of that.   But that is our fault and no one else's before us.

I agree. I hear too many people saying we don't have the ability to resist temptation.