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Written by Phil Rehberg, a contemporary author.

All temptations stem from our unstable passions and from lack of trust in God… Temptations should be resisted as soon as they knock on our door. We must not let them into the home of our heart, but rather go outside door and prevent them from entering at all. This is the first key to resist temptation. Once they enter they start to grow. Temptation progresses from a suggestion and moves into our imagination. Then we have thoughts of its pleasure and then it captures our desire. Finally, we give in. The longer we delay resistance, the stronger the enemy becomes, and it becomes more difficult to resist temptation… Temptations reveal how Christlike we are and lead to greater rewards. It is no great accomplishment to be devout if we never have trials. The one who endures temptations is the one who has made progress. What is your first impulse when a temptation comes? Do you immediately slam the door of your heart to resist temptation? How successful are you in resisting temptation and how can you improve?

With the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it    [1 Corinthians 10:13]

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