Say No to Temptation
READ: Proverbs 1:10-19
In today’s society there are many temptations that we come in contact with on a day to day basis. The devil, the world, and our sinful flesh are always trying to lead us astray from our Lord. We are constantly being enticed by the things around us. It becomes very difficult to overcome our sinful desires. By ourselves we are not able to do it. What we need to do is to keep our mind on what is really important and that is God. Only with God’s help are we able to overcome the things that tempt us in our life. We need to look to God for help, and then we will find out just how much easier it is to battle the temptations in our life. He can give us strength to defeat the temptations around us. God can also give us guidance and comfort by assuring us that we are forgiven, even if we happen to fall to the temptations that we encounter. He guides us by giving us support through His Gospel message in the Bible.
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT: Can we count on God to help us when we are tempted? What are the temptations which cause me the most trouble? What could I change to help avoid each of the temptations?
PRAYER SUGGESTIONS: Ask God for the wisdom and determination necessary to change our lives and avoid temptation. Thank God for keeping us from falling so many times in the past.