THE NEED TO AVOID TEMPTATION

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“Stay awake and pray that you won’t be tested. You want to do what is right, but you are weak”- Matthew 26:41

An old saying goes, “Opportunity knocks once, but temptation beats on the door every day.” This statement explains the reality of the spirit of temptation; it’s all around us waiting to gain admission into our lives. Temptation is an inner urge to do something which ordinarily is not in tune with our best nature and which, in the long run, has the tendency to create an unpleasant situation or lower our spiritual and moral integrity. Although we may feel cool with ourselves in our tempted case in the short run, the situation gradually changes to that of regrets and disappointment in the long run. Today, the word of God tells us to fight against temptation in order not to fall prey to the tricks of the devil, which is waiting patiently and subtly to displace us from where God wants us to be. Man lost his glory and forfeited the milk and honey at the Garden of Eden due to his inability to avoid temptation. Temptation displaces people from success; removes Godliness; destroys fortune, and diminishes the grace of God. To avoid temptation, use these four keys:

Pray – A daily relationship with God in prayer is a first step to avoiding temptation. Identify your weaknesses and adopt bible verses targeted to combat these attraction areas in your life.

Flee Temptation – When you recognize you are in a situation of temptation, then flee to safety.

Find someone to pray with you regarding your weaknesses – Your priest, pastor or a fellow Christian would help.

Confess and Repent – God already knows about your sins. Confess to Him and request for forgiveness.

PRAYERS

Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I am greatly empowered today by your spirit to escape and walk away from every evil machination. Demonic influence meant to derail me from your plan and purpose. Lord, I take total authority in your word today, which lifts me above every temptation and deluding powers of every demon; therefore, I reject every temptation that is beyond what I can bear. Father, by the blood of Jesus Christ, I loosened myself from every stronghold, and I declare all satanic surprises and evil desires flee from me NOW. Lord, I feed and drink your word daily, and I am spiritually empowered. Therefore, I declare greater art thou God in me than every ruthless power of darkness and sin present in the world. AMEN.

FURTHER READING: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi was born in Nigeria to Patrick Abuda Obeakemhe and Juliana Fatimatu Obeakemhe, both from Ogbona Town. With a master’s degree in law, she was called to the bar at the age of twenty-two, and she is currently the principle partner of the law firm Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi & Associates. She is also the founder of two philanthropic organizations: the Living Waters Mission and the Rose Croix Foundation. In addition to law, Lawrence-Dokpesi was drawn to spiritual pursuits at an early age, having begun studying philosophy, theology, chaplaincy, and spirit therapy by the age of eighteen. Inspired by her spiritual calling, she has produced ten intensively researched manuscripts on spiritual matters. Although Understanding the Spiritual was the last to be written, it is the first to be published. Lawrence-Dokpesi is a mother and a wife living in the city of Abuja, Nigeria.