Overcoming the devil's temptations

Satan does not tempt his children the unbelievers to commit sin, for they have already fallen and are wallowing inside his pit of sin. He only tempts true believers! "...you can trust God to keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can't stand up against it

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation[c] 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.

It is hard to remain confident and faithful to God when things are not going well in our lives. Why would God want us to suffer so much if he loves us?

It is our perceptions that have changed, not God. He has given us more than we deserve. Remember this and everyday, all things, are a blessing from God.

James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Our character and faith is tested when we are at our lowest point. These moments are a good reflection of the strength of our faith. When you were at your lowest, how did you respond with despair or trust?

1 Thessalonians 5:22 reject every kind of evil.

5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

When we let temptations over powered us it may lead us to serious sin, we should always remember the good things God has been doing for us before we got tempted. Temptations came in form of sickness, accusations, challenges in finance and job. Remember God is always with you according to his in 1 Corinthians 10:13

May God give us the grace to over come temptations and live above sin.

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