Temptation is Cyclical

Temptation is cyclical. I have learned this over the years and maybe you have too. Whatever I have been tempted with, always comes back around at sometime in the future. We all get slapped around by the dark forces time and time again with the same things. 

What's the point? Despite the neverending and reoccurring temptations we face, we still trust in God. We still have hope. 

-He is with us through it all!! 

Hebrews 13:5b. NIV[5b.]... because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

-The Holy Spirit is inside us and is greater than the devil.

1 John 4:4 NIV [4] You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 

-God causes all things to work together for our good. It might not be good or feel good, but God will achieve a good outcome from it.

Romans 8:28 NIV[28] And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 

-God always makes a way of escape. 

1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV [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. 

-Afterwards, God Himself will restore us and strengthen us.

1 Peter 5:10 NIV [10] And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 

-So never tire in doing good, in submitting to God,  in resisting temptation that is from the devil, no matter how many times you are tempted with the same thing. Because it will happen.

2 Thessalonians 3:13 NIV [13] And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.

James 4:7 NIV[7] Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

When temptation strikes, remember our purpose. We represent Jesus to the world around us. So He can use us to draw people to Himself so they can be saved. That's the goal. We live so others will be saved. 

So I encourage you not to freak out, but just resist, take the way of escape, and keep moving forward. Don't let this crap wear you out, and God will bring us out of it and will restore and strengthen us. He is always faithful and He will do it.

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Love you all,

Jeffrey Post