The Godly Gazette (Areas of Temptation)

Areas of Temptation

Three Areas of Temptation

Temptation will always be knocking at your door. The three biggest enemies you will face are - the world - your flesh - and the devil.

The World: Your mind is influenced by the people and things around you. Much of today’s media (music, television, movies, books, magazines, and the internet), have corrupt persuasion. You must be very careful as to what is influencing your mind.

1 John 2:15 - Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. NIV

Psalm 101:3 - I will set before my eyes no vile thing. The deeds of faithless men I hate; they will not cling to me. NIV

Your Flesh: The Bible refers to your flesh as a “sinful nature” that wants to dominate your life. As you allow the Holy Spirit to renew your mind, you will learn to live through your spirit, letting God’s Spirit dominate your life.

1 John 2:16 - For all that is in the world - the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life - is not of the Father but is of the world. NKJV

Romans 6:6 - For we know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. NIV

The Devil: Satan and his fallen angels are a very real threat. The devil is at the root of everything evil, and is constantly trying to cause destruction to believers. He wants to destroy every work of Christ and stop you from receiving God’s promises.

1 Peter 5:8 - Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. NIV

Ephesians 6:12 - For our struggle is not against the flesh and blood, but… against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm… NIV

The good news is that the devil has already been defeated by the finished work of Christ on the cross. When you learn how to use the authority given you by Christ, you won’t have to fear the devil or his works.

1 John 3:8 - For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. NKJV

Luke 10:19 - I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy. NIV

When you learn to defend yourself from the attacks of the devil with the Word of God, you will no longer need to fear him. In fact, he should be afraid of you.

Ways of the World

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