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No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 stand up under it. -1 Corinthians 10:13
If I were to ask you one thing you were struggling with currently, you probably would reply, “Only one?” There are many things that can draw our attention away from God, whether it is food, impurity, or even the busyness that keeps us from spending time in our devotions.
Ask God to give you the strength and self-control to overcome this weakness. If you confess it to Him and pray about a plan for the next time you are confronted with this temptation, you will be better equipped to walk away (“Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” – Luke 22:40). But don’t make it harder on yourself by allowing this weak spot to be dangled in front of you. If you have an incredible sweet tooth, don’t even walk in your local ice cream shop. If you’ve made shopping into an art form (something I wouldn’t know anything about), stay out of the mall! If you’ve found yourself addicted to lustful images, try turning the TV off for a week and stay away from the internet.
Of course, these are only suggestions. The best solution is to find applicable scripture in the Bible and memorize it so that it can be repeated over and over again when that temptation stares you down the next time…and find an accountability partner or partners! Don’t feel like you have to go through this alone. God will be there to lift you up, but it doesn’t hurt to have someone tugging on your arm down here either.
