Resisting is a common behavior that’s learned early in childhood. Even a toddler resists obeying all the rules, and this applies to every age and stage of life. The cutting edge of temptation is designed to confuse the teachings of the Bible as well as the values taught by the family, church, and society.
A rationale against resisting temptation is that it questions the absurdity of resisting what doesn’t appear dangerous or bad. However, our perception of reality can be deceived by misleading influences and powers insisting temptation is harmless and of no consequence.
Where does power come from to resist temptation? It comes first and foremost from the Holy Spirit by shifting your focus away from the temptation and on who Jesus Christ is and what he means to you. Listen to Psalm 28:7: "The Lord is my strength and shield, my heart trusts in him and I am helped." Let it be so with you right now.
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So use every piece of the Lord’s armor to resist the
enemy whenever he attacks, and when it is all over, you will still be standing
up.
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