Every day we struggle with temptation. No matter what the temptation may be, Jesus came down to this earth to show us that with the help from our God, “… we can do all things…” (Philippians 4:3 KJV)
Be not discouraged because your heart seems hard. Every obstacle, every internal foe, only increases your need of Christ. He came to take away the heart of stone, and give you a heart of flesh. Look to Him for special grace to overcome your peculiar faults. When assailed by temptation, steadfastly resist the evil promptings; say to your soul, “How can I dishonor my Redeemer? I have given myself to Christ; I cannot do the works of Satan.” Cry to the dear Saviour for help to sacrifice every idol and to put away every darling sin. Let the eye of faith see Jesus standing before the Father’s throne, presenting His wounded hands as He pleads for you. Believe that strength comes to you through your precious Saviour. SL 90.3
There are several passages I would like to share with you. I would like to encourage you to memorize these verse by heart, so that when the devil tempts you, you can return his attack with “Thus saith the Lord.”
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Psalm 119:133 KJV
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7 KJV
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
1 Peter 5:8-9 KJV
