VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION

There is always an "exit" sign in every temptation, and God will point you to it. Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4). Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us (Romans 8:37)

1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape that ye may be able to bear it.

Temptation itself is not sin, but yielding to it is. In and of ourselves we can never conquer temptation. One moment we are strong, the next moment we are weak. 

HOW TO DEAL WITH TEMPTATION:

1. Rely on a real relationship with Jesus Christ

2. Recall the Word of God

3. Remove yourself from the environments of sin when possible.

4. Replace sinful influences with godly friendships and habits

5. Refuse temptations when they come

6. Repent of your sin and forsake your sin

Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.