I know I am tempted every day. Some days are harder than others. When I have stayed up late or have gotten up early and it has been a long day I am not as strong and the temptations are harder to resist.
In Luke 4: 1-13, Jesus has been taken into the desert for forty days; no rest; no food or drink; tempted continually, resisting all temptation. Then at the end of forty days He is tempted even more. He is tired and weak and the greatest temptation comes.
For each temptation Jesus uses God’s Word, His Scripture, to fight off the devil. God’s Word is so effective and powerful that the devil left Jesus waiting for a more opportune time.
When we are tempted we should also turn to God’s Word for strength to resist the devil.
The best way I know to overcome temptation is to read or listen to God’s Word each day. When a verse speaks to you or when one pops out to you memorize it. It will come back to you when you need it.
Remember everyone is tempted one way or another just as Jesus was tempted in every way. Jesus used Scripture to fight off and rebuke the devil. You can too!
Arch Stockton Jr
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