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Defeat temptation

1. Refocus your attention on something else

• Resist the devil – very different than resisting temptation
• The more you resist the feeling the more it consumes and controls you
• Don’t fight the thought, change the mental channel
• Power of suggestion is very strong
  • Food advertisement
  • Someone else yawning 

David did want to even look with lust or even to pay attention to what was worth l

 

Fix our eyes on Jesus 

• “Don’t do ____________________” = only focuses our mind on the thing we do not want to do
• Temptation begins by capturing our attention (Flee from the evil desire of youth)
• Ignoring a temptation is far more effective than fighting
• When we are busy and preoccupied, Satan can not get you attention
• Fill your mind with good things
• Restrict what comes in, be very selective – your life is shaped by your thoughts
• Holy Spirit can help reprogram the way you think

2. Reveal your struggle to a godly friend

3. Resist the devil

4. Realize your vulnerability

5. Memorize scripture

6. Set good patterns

7. Have weekly roommate times

8. Do not have idle time

9. Do not let your guard down

 Remember – Satan is like a crouching lion