Formula for Victory Today's Three-minute Bible Study Print, Study and Apply Title: Formula for Victory-------------------------- Date: 6/28/2001 Keywords: “flesh” “identity” “temptation” “victory” Welcome to eXXit, the web site designed to help you stand strong in the face of sexual temptation. Passage: Romans 13:14* But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. Questions 1. Have you put on your Jesus suit lately?   2. How are you currently providing for the flesh?   Practical help The Apostle Paul gives the Roman Christians a great but very simple formula for victory over temptation. It applies in our day and in the context of the temptation to log on to Web porn as well. First: Clothe yourself with Jesus! Can you imagine putting on a Jesus suit made just your size? That is exactly what Paul is telling us to do. In essence, he is encouraging us to remember who we are in Christ because of God’s abundant grace toward us. In Galatians 2:20, Paul says that we have actually died — been crucified with Christ — and now Jesus is living His life through us. So, put on your true identity. If you are a Christian, that means you are in Christ! Go ahead, put Him on. Second: Do not provide for the lustful flesh. Don’t even think about how to satisfy your flesh. Instead, take some practical steps against it in the areas where you are tempted most. As long as you continue to provide for the flesh, you will continue to give in to the temptations. In the case of Web porn, you should consider some of the following measures. 1. Take your computer out from behind closed doors to a public area in the home. 2. Make an agreement to go to bed at the same time your spouse does each night. 3. Confide with a close friend about your struggle, and pray together. 4. If all else fails, cancel your Internet service. eXXit homepage Index of three-minute studies Copyright 2001 by eXXit *"Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, © Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission."