Samples of Deliverance, Part 2 Today's Three-minute Bible Study Print, Study and Apply Title: Samples of Deliverance, Part 2 -------------------------- Date: 7/9/2002 Keywords: "deliverance" "promises" Welcome to eXXit, the web site designed to help you stand strong in the face of sexual temptation. The current studies look at biblical samples of deliverance from temptation and other problems. Thanks go to www.whatsaiththescripture.com for its Bible search engine. Tips for getting the most from each day's set of passages containing these samples are available in the first study of this series (click here). Passages*: Psalms 9:9 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalms 18:17 He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. Psalms 27:12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. Psalm 31:20 In the shelter of your presence you hide [people who take refuge in you] from the intrigues of men; in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues. Psalms 32:7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah Psalms 35:10 My whole being will exclaim, "Who is like you, O Lord ? You rescue the poor from those too strong for them, the poor and needy from those who rob them." Questions 1. What is God known for in the above passages?   2. When it comes to resisting porn, who are your "enemies" (see Psalms 18:7 above)?   3. What is the writer's response in Psalms 35:10 above?   Practical help As you try to resist porn, it's good to remember two things: 1. You've got an enemy trying to smash you, namely the porn industry, which seeks not only your destruction (means little to them) but your money (means plenty to them). 2. You've got a dependable ally, namely the great Lord God, who can hide and protect you. Let him. A good way to personalize these truths is to exclaim Psalms 35:10 (see the last passage above). You can shout it out loud (a park or field is a good place for this) or just let your soul scream it out for your ears only. Do whatever it takes to remind yourself that you've got a ruthless enemy out to get you and an almighty Redeemer who won't allow it. So shout, and stand back. eXXit homepage Index of three-minute studies Copyright 2002 by eXXit *Scriptures are from The Holy Bible: New International Version © Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. All rights reserved. ---