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You and me both.
If we say that we have not sinned, we are fooling ourselves, and the truth isn't in our hearts. But if we confess our sins to God, he can always be trusted to forgive us and take our sins away - 1 John 1:8-9
Identify what's tempting you; that shouldn't be too hard. Next, avoid situations that may cause you to be tempted. I know thinking back on my past, I felt pretty guilty and angry when I'd fail. I learned soon enough that if I wasn't strong enough to resist the temptation, then I could be smart about it and not put myself in situations where I could potentially be tempted.
Unfortunately, there's no sure-way instant fix to temptation. Temptation itself isn't a sin. Jesus was tempted, but he didn't sin because he didn't give in to it. And only use positive words when you think about it in your mind. Think I CAN do this, I WILL do this -- with God. Pray to him every night and ask for the strength to resist. Read the word he gave to us which has many excellent stories and examples in it to help us.
At the end of the day, you're going to have to suck it up and be a man. You, yourself, have to find the will to resist the Devil and his tricks of persuasion. The temptation never goes away, because we are human, but like all things with time it will ease.
If we say that we have not sinned, we are fooling ourselves, and the truth isn't in our hearts. But if we confess our sins to God, he can always be trusted to forgive us and take our sins away - 1 John 1:8-9
Identify what's tempting you; that shouldn't be too hard. Next, avoid situations that may cause you to be tempted. I know thinking back on my past, I felt pretty guilty and angry when I'd fail. I learned soon enough that if I wasn't strong enough to resist the temptation, then I could be smart about it and not put myself in situations where I could potentially be tempted.
Unfortunately, there's no sure-way instant fix to temptation. Temptation itself isn't a sin. Jesus was tempted, but he didn't sin because he didn't give in to it. And only use positive words when you think about it in your mind. Think I CAN do this, I WILL do this -- with God. Pray to him every night and ask for the strength to resist. Read the word he gave to us which has many excellent stories and examples in it to help us.
At the end of the day, you're going to have to suck it up and be a man. You, yourself, have to find the will to resist the Devil and his tricks of persuasion. The temptation never goes away, because we are human, but like all things with time it will ease.
Don't we all.
You need the help of Jesus in your life. I believe that it would be helpful for you to recite the Lord's prayer when you awake from your slumber each day. It is a beautiful prayer that encompasses the wants and needs of the true believer in the Lord. I know that this prayer has helped me tremendously in my day to day life and I believe that it will bless and comfort you as well.
You need the help of Jesus in your life. I believe that it would be helpful for you to recite the Lord's prayer when you awake from your slumber each day. It is a beautiful prayer that encompasses the wants and needs of the true believer in the Lord. I know that this prayer has helped me tremendously in my day to day life and I believe that it will bless and comfort you as well.
Loved how "Callmebadger" put it...you have to Man Up! The devil knows exactly how to get to you...he knows all our weaknesses. What might make you stumble and fall, might not make me. Pray to God when those temptations come your way. Keeping yourself out of tempting situations is a must. Also, have accountability partners. Tell them what your temptation is and ask them to help you when you need it. Even as a Youth Pastor, I have an accountability partner for some areas in my life. You got this bro...keep your eye on the prize!