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Posted: Sun Mar 4th, 2007 04:55 am |
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I am encouraged by Matthew 4 and Jesus' response to temptation. It has been my experience that the enemy's method of temptation isn't just to tempt to indulge the flesh one time during the day, if it happens once, usually they keep coming at you. The temptations-- all 10 or 20 of them hit you at once or one right after the other. So what I have found effective is saying out loud to the enemy, "It is Written" as Jesus said, and recite verses having to do with sexual purity. Among them--Eph 5:3, 2 Tim. 5:2, Job 31:1, and Romans 12:1 (I encourage you to formulate a list of verses (weapons to use at the enemy).
In addition the enemy hates praise. I have found that responding with songs of praise at the first sign of temptation is an effective way to eliminate that 'spirit' at work or fleshly desire.
in Christ,
Joe
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Posted: Sun Mar 4th, 2007 07:09 am |
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Thanks!
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tip: when tempted, think of God, think of that special someone you love. 
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Posted: Mon Mar 5th, 2007 02:40 am |
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| Absolutely, Joe. This works for me, too. Jesus Christ be praised - he is the Word of God, after all. I really love him.
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"For I am persuaded, that [nothing!!! absolutely nothing!!!] shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8: 38-39
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Posted: Mon Mar 5th, 2007 11:15 pm |
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Hey Setfree, this is great advice. I shall act upon it. Quoting Scripture to the enemy is a powerful weapon if we use it wisely. I also think of what Saint Paul wrote about rejoicing in the Lord "always" and letting Him know our prayer requests with giving of thanks. Somebody here will supply the verse reference which I don't have to hand at the moment. Stephen.
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Posted: Tue Mar 6th, 2007 12:35 am |
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Hi Stephen,
The verses you are thinking of are in Philippians four. I hope you will read the entire chapter, as it is one of the most uplifting in Scripture.
Praying for all of you...
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Posted: Wed Mar 7th, 2007 01:02 am |
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Thanks, Truthseeker - it is a great chapter. Stephen
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