How to resist temptation Part 1
We all get tempted. It’s a part of life. We all get tempted but how we are able to deal with it is what counts. In this video we discuss how to resist temptation and main faithful in marriage. Commitment to your marriage takes discipline but it also takes common sense and sometimes you just need to hear common sense.
One of the first and best ways to remain faithful and stay committed to your relationship is just to not be there. Don’t put yourself in unnecessary jeopardy. If you know there is a possibility to fall into temptation stay out of those situations.
The museum concept is you can look but don’t touch. When you go to a museum you have the ability to view and enjoy the beautiful works of art but we know all too well if we touch the art there are consequences to our actions.
There is no shame in getting out of those situations. The longer you stay there; the easier it is for you to fall into temptation. Don’t linger near temptation. I repeat the more time you spend there the easier it is to fall into temptation.
If you are having problems in your marriage and you are placed in a situation to fall into temptation it’s even harder to resist the temptation.
Also another way to fight the lure of temptation is to be upfront about your commitment to your marriage.
By putting it out there you love your spouse and are committed it will many times stop tempters in their tracks. If you let friends, coworkers and your circle know about your commitment they will a lot of times help you to remain committed.
Next avoid flirting because it starts small and quickly can grow into a very bad situation.
Also avoid confiding in people who may not have the best interest of your relationship in mind.
Realize the situation and remove yourself from the situation. Run if you need to. Recognizing a bad situation is the first step to solving the problem.
There is nothing wrong with being attracted to a person but know yourself and understanding that you have weaknesses and temptations and stay out of those situation and acknowledge those situations.
Stay alert to the situation and don’t remain in those places. Satan wants to destroy not just your marriage but your genealogy. Don't think just because you go to church you are exempt from temptation. The devil has no respect for you or your marriage.
Always avoid negative people, places and things. Not everyone wants to see your marriage succeed. Don’t allow the things around you to have influence in your marriage in a negative way.
Don’t be embarrassed to just stop the situation you may have placed yourself in.
Watch what you put into your mind and heart because what you put in is what you will get out.
