Temptation

 We all are tempted. Even Jesus was tempted, so that is not new. But the question remains, how do you overcome temptation? Staying away from triggers can help, but I don't think that is the answer. It is good to think ahead and have a plan as to what you're going to do when you are tempted. Jesus overcame temptation by using verses from the Bible. That does work.The only problem with that is most people don't invest enough time in the Bible to have memorized it. So this can be a part of a pre-temptation plan; call it defense. The old football adage is: a good defense is the best offense. So, if we invest some time in God's word, it will give us something different to think about. If we memorize it, we build a strong defense by having it in the top of our minds. I'll give you an example. Lately, I myself have noticed a verse coming up while I've been reading the bible and again in a church service and again in a devotional. The verse was Ephesians 4:29, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen". So, I decided to memorize this verse and I've noticed some things that I've been saying that are not very wholesome. Also, I've been able to stop saying them before the words come out. So I may be tempted to say it but be able to hold my tongue. Ask God to help you overcome then take action by memorization.
Taking it to the street:
1.)  Invest some time in reading the bible.
2.) Memorize verses that God speaks
to you about.

Pressing on with Excellence!!
Keith