Weakness during temptation

16 Jun Weakness during temptation

Temptations can come at any time, but they are especially dangerous in periods of weakness because that’s when we’re more prone to yield.

🎯The Scriptures are filled with descriptions of men and women who sinned against the Lord in moments of vulnerability.

🎯These true stories help us to learn from the mistakes of others

🎯While temptations come in a variety of forms, they follow a similar pattern.

🎯David’s sin is a good example of this. His eye looked, his mind desired, and his will acted.

🎯Resistance is difficult in the best of times, but it’s even more of a struggle during periods of anger, emptiness, idleness, or isolation—and that was the case for David, who should have been in battle instead of in Jerusalem.

🎯At the end of the day, no matter what’s creating the vulnerability, each person is responsible for his or her own actions.

🎯In times of weakness, let us remember the acronym “HALT.” 💥Don’t let yourself become too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired.

🎯Most importantly, let us fix your attention on the Lord and draw strength from Him through prayer.

🎯And us Scripture to guard your mind, and the Lord will give us victory over temptation.

– With Dr. Charles Stanley