Do you know the difference between sin and temptation?
The enemy would love for you to consider them the same, because if temptation makes you think you've already sinned, one of two things will happen.
Either you'll get paralyzed by guilt, or you'll give in to sin. So, let's clear it up.
Temptation is not sin, but an invitation to sin.
Just like you can't stop someone from inviting you to their house, you can't stop temptation from coming.
Being invited to sin is not failure. It's simply part of the Christian life.
What matters is how you respond to temptation.
Since Christ has given us authority over all the power of the enemy... and since the power of sin has been broken over our lives... and since God provides a way out of every temptation...
Our response must always be an authoritative NO with full assurance that all of Heaven is backing us up.
You'll do this often. So, just prepare yourself now to say no every single time, no matter how many times.
