When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. – James 1:13-14.

First – don’t blame God. When we make a mistake, we like to hear that it was someone else’s fault. The Bible tells us that when we fall it is our fault. The devil did not make you do it – you did it. The first steps to overcoming our failings to confess and confront them. Most of the struggles and pain in my life have been self-inflicted. The same is probably true for you. We need to own our failings and seek God’s power to overcome.

Second – be on guard. The word that James used entice reflects on old fishing term. It means to lure a fish away from it retreat. We need to stop and think and realize that what may look good on the outside may cause our downfall.

Third – seeking God with our whole hearts helps us when we are bombarded by temptation. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 10:13 “no temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 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 endure it.”

We would love to meet you at First Baptist Church. We are located at the corner of 4th and Foley. Morning Bible Study begins at 8:45 a.m., with our Morning Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. Our Wednesday Night programs begin at 6 p.m. Visit us at www.eufaulafbc.org.