Christians: Question about temptations.?

Question

God gives me the strength to fight temptations on everything else except this one sin. I ask and pray for God to give me strength to overcome it, yet I still find myself compelled to do this sin anyway. I just can't seem to get rid of it, no matter how many times I give it over to God. What should I do? Are there any solutions. I am a new Christian so I am very inexperienced. Please help!

This is not a sexual sin! Please stop giving me those answers, just because I am a teenager.

Answer 1

When I hear questions of this nature, I praise God, because it shows that someone really desires to do what is right, and follow Jesus. No matter how long we have been a Christian, Satan will do anything to try and convince us this one sin is one we cannot give up. Remember there is ALWAYS a way of escape. I can see that you have given it up to God over and over, and you still fall. Is there a pastor or someone you trust in your church that you can be accountable too. Someone who would ask you the hard questions? When you give it over to God, picture yourself lying that particular sin at the foot of the Cross- and tell Him that you are going to leave it there, and not allow Satan to convince you to go back and pick it up. I know that this sounds simplistic, but remember, Jesus died on the Cross to not just forgive you our your sins, but give you power over your sin. This does not mean that you will never fall, I do , however it does mean, that greater is the blood then Satan. When you feel tempted to do whatever sin it is, repent, turn instantly to God before you even make one step and begin by praising Jesus that He has cleansed you and forgiving you. Hope this helps. Growth in the Christian life, takes a lifetime, so do not give up. Press on toward the goal, that you have in Christ Jesus.

Answer 2

I agree with Flaming Sword. I think it'd be good to have someone you trust who can help keep you accountable to this sin.

If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!
~Ecclesiastes 4:10 (New International Version)~

I'd also continue to ask God to give you strength to conquer this sin even though you feel that you can't overcome it. And remember, you will never be tempted more than you can bear. The Lord WILL provide a way for you to be victorious.

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 stand up under it.
~1 Corinthians 10:13 (New International Version)~

Don't give up. He's there beside you and ready to fight off the Enemy (Satan).

Answer 3

just to let you know,writing a question like this shows that you're wanting to get rid of the sin, which is a great first step. really.

depending on the sin, accountability with another Christian can be a good idea. or, if you can't find someone, just try to find something to do whenever you feel the temptation.

but also remember that even though we've been saved, we're far from perfect. you'll never be able to forever get rid of all your earthly sins until you get to heaven. this isn't an excuse to sin of course, i'm sure you know that.

But the thing that's always true is that God will forgive us. no matter what. even if we come to him and say "God, I know I've said this a million times, and I just need some strength to resist this sin..." He will give you strength to get past it. the hardest part for me was recognizing it.

hope this helped.

Answer 4

God will give you the strength to endure all temptation. But you have to do your part. It does no good to pray for resistance to temptation and sin if you continue to put yourself in the position to sin. If ones sin is drinking, what good does it do to ask for God's deliverance if you keep going to bars and drinking? You must recognize what triggers this temptation and sin and avoid those triggers. It will take time, we don't become sanctified over night, it takes time. If a certain activity brings about conviction, or guilt, stop, don't go further, turn around and go the other way.

Answer 5

in case you provide in to temptation (i think by way of fact it is so fantastically sinful?) while you're sorry, and could forgive your self and make an apology in return, you will locate peace. it incredibly is a merely rely or self restraint and ethical value. particular, needless to say all of us take exhilaration in our little needs (regardless of it could desire to be), yet its gaining awareness of to forgive ourselves and develop as human beings that helps us to be taught approximately what's solid and what's organic temptation. No, no longer all tempting issues are undesirable, even though it form of feels the undesirable ones are the failings that gnaw with no lead to sight at our minds. It drives us insane. it is totally almost announcing, "no." elementary as that. you shrink back and face something extra effective than your self, and the temptation. it is like a try, provide in to the sinful pleasures, or carry your head up intense. Have shame written upon your face, or mild.

Answer 6

Temptation in its self is not a sin, it is when we give in to temptation that it becomes a sin. I know from personal experience that it is not easy to escape temptations that are strong, but don't give up. You can overcome.

I have listed a few scriptures that should help. Read James chapter one, it helped me when I myself dealt with my own weakness. Try to stay away from things that may fuel your temptation, and when you are tempted call on Jesus it is my his name only that victory can be achieved. Claim victory. Use the word in pray. Bind the powers of darkness in Jesus name. Plead the blood of Jesus, it is by Christ's blood that forgiveness comes and the powers of darkness can not prevail against it.

I hope this helps. If you need additional info or just someone to talk to email me. God grant you grace.

"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."
1 Cor 10:13

"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7

Read James chapter 1

Answer 7

I have this very same problem. One thing to remember is sanctification , as a new Christian I would sugest you study it a little bit. We must fight our selfs at times and flee from sin. I find the moment I see I am falling back into a sin I commit reguulararly the best thing to do is pray on the spot, turn to God and ask him in that moment to help. Turn from it and wait a while and the temptation will pass.
But remember no matter how many times you fall GOd will always pick you up as long as you ask him to and try hard.


1Th 4:3 For this is the will of God, [even] your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

2Th 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

Good luck God will be with you do not worry.

Answer 8

You need to fellowship with other believers such as a Bible study or other small group settings. Choose a mentor, a person that you can call when temptation comes your way, so that you can resist. Also this mentor can hold you accountable. The enemy always wants to isolate us from other believers. If you don't have a church, find one. There are many groups for people who have any variety of temptations. In numbers and God there is strength. Turn it over to God, release control admit you are helpless and unable to fight this.

Answer 9

Keep praying about it, don't stop. Humble yourself before the Lord. Ask Him to take you out of the bondage you are in with this sin. Is there anything in your home that causes you to sin? Like, books, tv, computer, idols, movies, etc.? If there is, get rid of it today. Just throw it out. I had a whole lot of music I used to listen to, and found out that it was all bad stuff. I spent a lot of money on all these CDs, and I just tossed them. Someone said "why don't you give them away?" Well, I didn't want anyone else to listen to them, either.
Read Phil.4:8 "Finally brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things."
MEMORIZE THIS VERSE! It will help you, trust me. Everytime you are tempted by this sin, repeat this verse. Replace this sin with something good. Like, reading your Bible, or riding a bicycle, or excersising, or call someone who you trust, and talk to them. Talk to a Pastor about this, and he can help you. Don't depend on yourself. The flesh is weak! We need to depend on the Lord. I'll pray for you! God Bless

Answer 10

I totally understand and I'd venture to say the majority - if not all - Christians have the same experience. There is one particular area of weakness, one sin, we especially can't seem to overcome. Satan attacks us all the more at it.

First of all I'd say remove the occasion of sin as much as possible. Not knowing what your sin is I can't say what this means exactly for it but whatever the thing, situation, person, etc. that is a temptation should be removed from your life. I know for myself there are certain things such as easy access to Internet I need to avoid so I do. I don't have Internet at home because for me it would be a temptation and occasion of sin. Anything that makes it easier for you to give in needs to be removed. This may be difficult and require sacrifice but it is well worth it for the health of your soul. As Christ said, it is better to lose an eye than our whole body in hell.

Build your spiritual life. This means making time for prayer. Set aside certain amount of time each day to pray and stick to it. Fast. Fasting helps discipline our passions and to build self-control. Make it a practice. It will be very hard at first but will get easier over time. It is extremely helpful for spiritual growth. Frequent the Sacraments. If you're not Catholic then you're suffering from the lack of these great graces. Read the Bible daily. Read a spiritual work from a trust spiritual source, someone who writes on the spiritual life and can be a sort of guide to you (I highly recommend the Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales or the Spiritual Combat by Dom Scupoli). Work on building a steady, committed, disciplined spiritual life.

Try to find friends who help rather than hinder you, Christians who are encouraging and who build you up. If possible find one or two that you can talk to about your struggles with the particular sin and temptation. It'll help to be able to get it out and also to have someone support you.

That's my advice to you from my personal experience. As a Catholic, the sacrament of penance (typically referred to as "Confession") helps a lot. There is a lot of grace in it and frequenting it weekly has helped me a lot. Prayer is absolutely necessary for without the grace of God we can never overcome in our own strength, by our own will. That is also why the Sacraments are so important as they also give us much needed graces.

God is good and will not let you be tested beyond what you can handle. Fight the good fight. In the moment of temptation, don't fight in your own strength but know when to run away like Joseph. Realize that you're a child of God, a son in the Son of God, and that He is for you. Trust in Him for your help and trust that He will help you. You can overcome because Christ has overcome for you.