Strong spirits: tempted
What can you do about it?
Ever been tempted? Who hasn't, right? What do you do when you are tempted to do something or say something that you know would not be right?
It might surprise you to know that Jesus himself was tempted... a lot! (See Luke 4:1-13) The Bible tells us he was "tempted in every way that we are, but did not sin." (Hebrews 4:15) I know - hard to imagine, but I believe true. After all, he is God's son!
But what about us? Here is a promise to claim: "Every temptation that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are tempted, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out," (1 Corinthians 10:13)
The thing that helps most when we are tempted is a close relationship with Jesus himself. That comes when we submit ourselves to him, pray to him, ask him for his help, and spend time with him daily. I encourage you to do that! Life is always better with him in the middle of it!
