Temptation is everywhere!

Temptation is defined as:

A temptation is an act that looks appealing to an individual. It is usually used to describe acts with negative connotations and as such, tends to lead a person to regret such actions, for various reasons: legal, social, psychological (including the feeling of guilt) health, economic, etc

temptation is everywhere.

No matter what it is that tempts you, you hold your own will to resist it or to fall for it.

 And in case you do fall for it, the consequences are evidently high,

and the benefits are low

and

SIMPLY NOT WORTH IT!

Temptation can come in different forms, and it doesn't discriminate in one's financial status, race, sex or even religious beliefs.  It can come in the form of calories, trouble with alchol and sexual. From a person having desires and sudden urges to cheat on a spouse, to an addict in recovery having withdrawals, down to our every day diet plans, we fail to stick it through the holiday season. Failing to have the self control needed in any of those situation, can only hurt the person tempted, as so it can only bring them further back in their battle of self-control.

Sexual temptations is the most common amongst men and the most dangerous, because the consequences of sexual sins are severe. We can’t just “recover” a relationship shattered by infidelity. There is a popular quote that goes by "You are only as faithful as your option" and while some men don't have the option to easily cheat, others have woman or sinful acts practically being thrown at them.  So this is the moment to set boundaries away from the danger zone, just to make sure that nothing happens even in our weakest moments. A boundary that may be safe for us one day may be hazardous to us the next, depending on our emotional state. So a boundary, if it’s going to work, has to be set for our weakest moment, not our strongest.

1Corinthians 10:13 ......Lord please help me to resist the temptation that has come my way, I really want to obey your word, give me the strength to walk away and never look back.

So why do we give in to temptation? We don't know. I believe God has created it in order to challenge us, the power of overcoming an urge or desire brings instant feeling of gratification to one's soul, helping us value our goal. But if self control is failed to be applied in what sinners describe was a too-good-to pass it up situation, then you are accepting the consequences that comes with it; such as destruction and despair.  God definitely did not put it there as a way to tempt you, and it brings us back to Adam and Eve, and the forbidden fruit.  Temptations are there, but so is your conscious letting you know what is wrong and what is right. It is you whom can decide your fate. No temptation has overtaken you. God is faithful and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able.

James 1:13-14 (NIV) When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desires, he is dragged away and enticed.

 The obvious way to overcome a temptation is..... to simply AVOID IT.  Surround yourself with positive people, people who encourage you to do righteous. See something tempting? then look the other way, engage yourself in situations that are healthy to you. Only you know what your boundaries are, only you know how strong or how weak your "Will of Power" is.... But by removing yourself from compromising situations where you are influenced by others can greatly decrease the chances commiting a sin. Chose pride over guilt, Success over failure. Nothing is worst than living guilt and regretful life.