FWD Series # 2 - THE LINKS TO TEMPTATION

A WAY OF ESCAPE

Are you experiencing temptations or addictions that you feel you can't overcome?  

Fear not - There is a way of escape........ GOD IS FAITHFUL!

1 Corinthians 10: (KJV)                                                                                                             There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

The question is, Are you willing to accept the way?

For many people they struggle with accepting the way of escape more than the temptation itself.  For example.... An alcoholic may resist a friend trying to keep them away from the bar and taking them to church or to get help than the drink.  Though the way was opened to them to avoid the temptation they resisted.  

In many cases we see that opportunities come to break habits or to avoid situations or even tragedies and because of refusing to listen to counsel and taking good advise many fall prey to their challenges.  

WE MUST IDENTIFY AND BREAK THE LINKS!

TODAY'S FOCUS:  ONE LINK BREAKS ANOTHER

Many times the things that we are tempted by stem from another source.  
Joanna Weaver stated that she fought with losing weight for quite a while, and although she prayed and tried many things she got no results.  Until....
God revealed an area in her life that needed adjustment.   She had to give up something that was consuming her life and was a link to her deliverance. (Having A Mary Spirit - Chapter 13 - The Flesh Woman Diet page 190)

What's Your Story?  Take a look at the list below can you identify a link in your life that may be contributing to it? (write what may be some contributing factors)
( Here's an example... Overweight - Too much TV/No prayer or bible reading)

• Alcoholism
• Drugs 
• Abusive Behavior (Domestic/Other)
• Cheating/Stealing/Lying
• Gossip?Arrogance and Negativity 
• Weight Issues and other Eating Disorders
• Murmur/Complain
• Lack of Discipline personal/spiritual life
• Other

If you are struggling with temptation of any sort today, do a soul search and see if there are other links that feeds into the temptation and....

BREAK THE LINKS!  

Here are some hints - indicate how you can achieve them

1. Seek God's guidance
2. Get Help
3. Start a routine
4. Avoid reocurrence

It maybe difficult and challenging, but when God reveals a thing - obedience is the only way to your deliverance. 

Remember, to listen to the voice of God as He speaks and reveals the links to you.  Learn to say NO to the flesh man/woman.  Let God choose the battle and obey His command and know that "obedience is the key to life-transforming discipline."

God Bless you and Keep The Faith!  

Virtuous Jewel