Resist

[Lambsy]

We are surrounded in evil, and we must avoid the lure and temptations of the world.
Temptation stalks us and attacks us not from the front but on our blindside, like a leopard. Watch and pray.
So many believers are under attack daily. We would like to think we can win against temptation like a saint and stylishly fend off the attack, but its always messy, a brawl with temptation.
It doesn't matter how you win, battered and bruised, just win.

So you have a temptation to wrath, humble prayer before God,this is how you fight.

So you have a porn addiction, resist, fight. Prayer is how you punch.

So you have a gambling addiction, resist, fight, brawl, win. Prayer, prayer, prayer you blast your way out with prayer.

I have a strong sense that Rev 18 is upon us.

[ByHisGrace]

AMEN Lambsy temptation is something that we all have to cope with the verses that come to my mind are Matthew 5:28 - 30 So we have to remember that we will be tempted but we don't need to fall into the trap and think about the temptation or act on it. We should just walk away Like the Lord Jesus Christ, He said 'get behind me satan'

[Onesiphorus]

Dear Lambsy and BHG reading these posts 2 verses spring to mind , and to a mature Christian I would use these as an example , we are all boen in Sin but these 2 verses are for us , whether we adhere to them is up to the individual , but to add that ""salvation is eternal and not in question "

Romans 8:13

Col 3:5

Christians do not like these verses but that is the truth of the word and that is what God is saying to us

[ByHisGrace]

Yes onesi, there are so many verses that do come to mind when we start to think about a specific subject. Our God is so gracious to give us His Word.

[Onesiphorus]

Paul understood every argument that is used against grace and these verses show that whilst we are assured of the promises we also have the power in Christ and in the Spirit of God we can mortify and resist the temptations of the flesh , so we can say cant do but we should say you can if you understand who you are ..so find out in the Word who you are "in Christ " rather than look at your ego and flesh

[Onesiphorus]

I am looking at what the bible says about signs present before the Last Day and then open it up for comparison

[Wabco]

Well said all. Oniesi, those Bible passages are brill' and very powerful read together. Thanks.

[ByHisGrace]

I like the sound of that and look forward to seeing what you come up with.

[Onesiphorus]

Bless you , i do not attend a church of any denomination but i pray that these churches would teach who we are in Christ because that identity is critical in our christian life in this world , just preach the truth of what Christ acheived for us new creatures in Him, maybe each saint should question their church leaders about it

[ByHisGrace]

Having the privilege of having Christian parents and having a loving Christian home. I thank God that my Dad always told my brothers and me, never just sit and accept what a preacher says always come home search the scriptures to make sure that they have got it right. He also said be wary of anyone who pluck out a verse form here and there to get them to fit their thought. He would quote 2 Timothy 2:15