Week 3 - Day 1 (Temptations)

On pages 61-62, Beth writes, "Reflect for a moment on a time when you were battered incessantly by a certain area of temptation until it was almost unbearable. ... ... When was the last time you felt like an unseen enemy was trying to blast his way through your gate with the force and repetition of a battering ram?"

I've learned and believe that:

Temptations aren't always about something we enjoy.

Within my OCD, the enemy tempts me to perform compulsive rituals I don't enjoy so that I "feel" more comfortable. 

The following verse is one I believe is good for anyone to keep in his/her "back pocket" for times when faced with temptation(s):

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. - 1 Corinthians 10:13 

Even though temptations feel overwhelming at times, God will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear.

You don't have to give in to the temptation. God ALWAYS offers a way out. 

A lot of the above was from an OCD blog post I had written from things I've learned and/or believe in regards to temptations, so I thought I'd share since part of our lesson was about temptations. I would love to hear from you! Feel free to comment below in regards to this post and/or things you got out of week 3 day 1. 

Thanks!

Cari

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