We must see that with God’s help, we have the power to flee and to run away from temptation. If we are hesitant, if we wait and entertain the temptation, we lose power against it. God’s Word teaches us to flee.
Main Points:
1. Temptation is something everyone of us will face. No one is immune. To be tempted is not sin – it’s what you do with the temptation that’s important. Even Jesus was tempted.
2. So, how do we flee temptation? We can always pray. We can cry out to God for strength against whatever temptation we are facing. Sometime it may be necessary to physically flee your environment. You may need to call a friend or family member for support.
3. What is essential is that you choose a course of action before you face the temptation. If you wait until you are tempted, it’s too late. Decide today how you will flee temptation.
Today’s Scripture Verses:
Matthew 6:13 - “Lead us not into temptation.”
2 Timothy 2:22 - “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
1 Corinthians 6:18 - “Flee sexual immorality.”
1 Corinthians 10:14 - “Flee from idolatry.”
1 Corinthians 10:13 - “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 out so that you can endure it.”
Psalm 141:4 - “Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers…”
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