Assurance of Victory Over Temptation

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Title: Assurance of Victory Over Temptation ------------- Date: 12/14/1998
Key terms: "assurance" "temptation" "victory"
Welcome to eXXit, the web site designed to help you stand strong in the face of sexual temptation.

Though they may struggle with web porn, the Bible assures Christians that God

1. Has saved them from sin and condemnation (click to see)
2.
Answers their prayers (click to see)
3. Grants them victory over temptation
4.
Forgives their sins (click to see)
5.
Guides them (click to see)

Read this assurance of victory over temptation:

Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:13*

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

Questions

1. Which temptations are "common" to mankind?

 

2. What are two things God will faithfully do when you are tempted?

 

3. What will you be able to do as a result?

 

Practical Help

Will God help you stand strong when tempted by web porn?

Yes — and more, according to 1 Corinthians 10:13. The verse says that:

1. God won't let you be tempted more than you can bear.

2. He'll provide a way out of the temptation.

3. You'll be able to stand up to the temptation as a result.

All temptations — including every variety of web smut — is covered by this verse. The verse mentions no exceptions.

Use this verse to remind yourself that God will help you stand strong against porn.

Memorize the passage, then quote it the next time you think the temptation is too strong or sinful for God to help.

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