How Do I Battle Temptation Effectively?

Stories of Hope in Hard Times

Tired of being tempted and not knowing what to do? Today we look at a pattern Jesus used to battle temptation with the truth and see how we can apply it today.

Episode Discussion Points

• Tired of all of the adversary’s increasing temptations
• Go through the story in Matthew 4:1-11 where Jesus is tempted
• How Satan says “if” to make us doubt
• Jesus knew who He was and I’m sure he affirmed it in his mind.
• Then he battled Satan with a bible verse
• Then he told him to go away.
• Remember to invite Jesus to be your battle buddy. You’re never alone in your temptations.

Jesus’ Pattern to Battle Temptation

1. Affirm truth, (ex: I am a child of God).
2. Quote scripture
3. Tell Satan, to “Get thee hence.”

Invitation

Think of what Satan tempts you with. Then think of a truth or an affirmation beginning with “I am or I can.”

Next Google a Bible verse you can memorize to combat that temptation. You can put this on your phone either as audio or text to help you memorize it.

Tell Satan to go away, in the name of Jesus Christ.

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Transcription

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