Resisting Temptation

rwh08march -Ep.354 – Run With Horses Podcast – Resisting Temptation Podcast: rwh.podbean.com Website: www.runwithhorses.net Youtube: https://youtube.com/@rwhpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RWHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwh_podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWH_podcast Author pages with links to all books on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BCSDDVLB – James Norman Smith https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BMGW51FW – Susan Jane Smith Resisting Temptation: A Biblical Approach to Overcoming Sin How Temptation Works Temptation works through a process that often involves desire, opportunity, and choice. It’s important to understand how it operates in order to resist it effectively. Below is a breakdown of how temptation works, from a Biblical perspective: 1. Temptation Begins with Desire 2. Temptation Entices 3. Temptation Presents a Choice 4. Temptation Leads to Sin 5. Temptation’s Full Outcome: Death and Destruction How Temptation Works in Our Lives In summary, temptation works through the following stages: Desire: Temptation begins with internal cravings or desires for things outside of God's will. Enticement: Temptation presents those desires as appealing and promises fulfillment. Choice: The individual faces a decision on whether to act on the desire or to resist it. Sin: Yielding to temptation results in sin and disobedience to God. Consequences: The end result of sin is death and separation from God. Prayer: Seeking God’s Strength Scripture: Meditating on God’s Word Accountability: Strengthening Each Other Avoiding Triggers: Preventing Temptation The Holy Spirit: Power to Overcome Temptation Fasting: Strengthening the Spirit Focusing on Eternal Rewards Doctrine of the Month The Holy Spirit’s Role in Disciple Making.