4 Ways to Deal with Temptation

4 Ways to Deal with Temptation

Everyone faces temptation, but the truth is, very few people know how to deal with it effectively. That shouldn't be the case, and it doesn't have to be the case for believers. Below are some very simple and effective ways to deal with temptation, and if you'll put them into practice, you'll come out a winner.

#1 Fail to Plan and You're Planning to Fail

No one gets up in the morning and prays to fail when faced with temptation, but many people get up each morning and fail to plan for what the Bible says we will all certainly face. So, first and most importantly, you must be prepared.

#2 Seek the Lord Through His Word

When Satan throws temptation your way, if you're not already prepared, it's too late and you'll probably lose the fight. But when you're full of God, there's little room for temptation. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is an absolute necessity for overcoming temptation.

#3 Praying in Tongues

Praying in tongues builds us up on our most holy faith. This is a powerful gift and a great way to counter temptation-we need to use this gift of speaking in tongues to stir ourselves up, or we risk sinking to the bottom. Speaking in tongues also confuses the devil, so next time you're faced with temptation, pray in tongues!

#4 Know Who You Are

When Satan tried to tempt Jesus, he began two of the three temptations with the words, "If thou be the Son of God." Many people have missed this point. The real temptation was Satan's attempt to get Jesus to doubt who He was. Knowing your identity in Christ is one of the greatest defenses you can possibly have against temptation. Jesus answered the devil with "it is written"-this shows that the Word helps you know who you are in Christ and therefore resist temptation.

Temptation will come, but it's hard for the devil to deceive you when your mind is stayed on Christ. Satan can only work with what you give him, so don't give him any space in your mind. The Word is powerful--use it. Jesus countered every temptation of the devil with the Word.

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