Tuesday, November 4, 2025
This pas Sunday Pastor Jim gave us some things we can do everyday in our lives to help avoid temptation. We have to stay vigilant against what tempts us and guard our hearts always. Satan wants us to fail. 1 Peter 5:8 says, "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour". This verse is a warning to us to be vigilant and aware of the danger of our weaknesses. He knows what they are.
As believers, walking in a relationship with Jesus, stepping where he steps and learning to live and love like him, we can stay safe from some temptation to sin. Follow these important suggestions from Dr. Jim Denison each day to help guard your heart and avoid temptation.
How to avoid temptation:
- Begin every day by submitting to the Holy Spirit, asking him to empower you to live faithfully for Jesus. (Ephesians 5:18)
- Take every temptation immediately to the Lord, asking him for the strength to refuse it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
- If you do fail, confess your sin immediately and seek God’s forgiving and cleansing grace. (1 John 1:9)
- Make reparations whenever doing so benefits the other person. (Matthew 5:23–24)
- Focus your mind throughout the day on biblical truth and that which is “worthy of praise.” (Philippians 4:8)
- Dr. Jim Denison, The Daily Article, 10/27/25
