Dealing with Temptation: Overcoming Struggles Through God’s Strength Dealing with temptation is something every believer faces, but through God’s power, wisdom, and self-discipline, we can overcome it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 reminds us, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when we are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” The enemy constantly seeks to distract, deceive, and lead us away from God’s purpose, but we are not powerless. Through prayer, scripture, accountability, and spiritual discernment, we can stand firm against sin and walk in victory, purity, and righteousness. How to Overcome Temptation with the Word of God 1. Follow Jesus’ Example In Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus was tempted by Satan three times, but He overcame each time by saying, “It is written.” He responded with the scripture, using the power of God’s truth to resist the enemy’s lies. This teaches us that knowing and speaking the Word of God is our greatest weapon against temptation.  We must learn to pick up the sword from the armour, which is the Word of God. 2. Meditate on Scripture Daily Psalm 119:11 says, “I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.”The more we fill our minds with God’s Word, the stronger we become in resisting temptation. Memorise and meditate on verses that reinforce purity, self-control, and faithfulness to God. 3. Pray for Strength and Deliverance  Jesus taught us to pray in Matthew 6:13, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”  Prayer aligns our hearts with God’s will and strengthens us when we feel weak. Ask the Holy Spirit for His guidance, wisdom, and supernatural strength to resist temptation.  He has been given to us as a gift to help us believers. 4. Take Every Thought Captive Temptation often begins in the mind. 2 Corinthians 10:5** reminds us to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”  When we recognise sinful or negative thoughts, we must replace them with God’s truth and reject the enemy’s lies before they take root. 5. Flee from Temptation 2 Timothy 2:22 instructs us, “Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace.”  Sometimes, the best way to overcome temptation is to remove ourselves from situations, people, or habits that lead us away from God. We must actively pursue holiness and godly living. 6. Surround Yourself with Godly Accountability We are not meant to fight temptation alone.  Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, “Two are better than one… if either of them falls, one can help the other up.”  A strong Christian community provides prayer, encouragement, and accountability to help us stay on the right path. Victory Through Christ Temptation is inevitable, but defeat is not. Through scripture, prayer, and reliance on the Holy Spirit, we have the power to overcome any struggle. If you’re battling temptation in your thoughts, habits, or decisions, remember that God has already given you the tools to win the fight. Tune in now to learn how to stand firm in faith, resist temptation, and walk in victory through Jesus Christ! We all will get tempted to sin against the Lord in our walk with Him. If we are being honest with ourselves there are times our temptations seem so overwhelming we feel we have no way of escape. We serve a faithful God who will not allow us to be tempted more than we can bear. Even in our temptation, He will always provide a way of escape. Scriptures 1 Corinthians 10:13 James 1:12-15 In soaking up ourselves with the Word of God, when the devil comes to tempt us, we can firmly say "It is written". When we resist the devil, he will flee.