We are all born sinners, but it is how we act is what defines us. As you can tell from the...

I think you know how to remove temptation from your life. If the temptation comes in the form of a person, never see that person again. If drugs or alcohol are the problem, attend meetings. Just keep working at it. God knows you aren't perfect! Yes! He KNOWS that. And He knows you will stumble now and then.

God is practically begging us to ALLOW Him to forgive us. But first, you have to forgive yourself.

And then, repent of your sin. In other words, tell God with soul shaking sincerity that you are sorry...and then resolve to do THAT sin no more.

Oh, you say, I am weak...and I will do it again...I just know it!

Know also that God will forgive you 70 times 7, or even MORE because He just LOVES you!!!

Get it?

daydeeo · 61-69, M

There is no easy way to avoid temptation - it will come looking for you. To avoid falling into it? Recognize that sin is dangerous, deceptive. It always promises but never delivers.
When you do successfully resist it? Rejoice in that victory! Thank God for the freedom you gain. Cherish that joy, feel it. Exult in it.
And remember: God forgives you. When He does, accept it. Don't let guilt overwhelm you. You've repented, He's forgiven. It's over. Go on your way rejoicing in His love for you.

DocSavage · M

Bollocks !
If god had spent a moment and “created” one little fence, there wouldn’t be any sin.
Besides, didn’t we already get a “get out of jail free” card a couple of thousand years ago ?

Adstar · 56-60, M

You are someone because God loves you.. His Atonement covers your sins and He promises to forgt your sins and never remember them forever more.. If you believe jesus and trust in His atonement you are in the right place with God.. Yes resist sin as best as you can.. But never doubt your positon as an adopted and loved Daughter of the Holy Father..

Try and spend more time thinking of the good things in life.. The good Truth of His Word..

(Philippians 4:7-8) "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. {8} Finally, brethren, [b]whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things[/b]."

StevetheSleeve · 31-35, M

Maybe give up the religious faith instead of the sin

ninalanyon · 61-69, T

One way to avoid temptation is simply to put oneself in a situation where you can't act on it. For instance someone who is tempted to eat to many cakes should simply avoid cafes. Those tempted to drink to excess should avoid friends who insist on going to pubs.

Talking about it to someone, no necessarily on SW, can also help.

Psalm103 · 100+, M

All praise be to the most High God - His grace is immeasurable

ninalanyon · 61-69, T

[quote]We are all born sinners[/quote]
Speak for yourself.

RedBaron · M

Don’t be so hard on yourself.

But maybe there’s a connection between you feeling like you’re worthless and all the stuff about an imaginary, all-knowing, all-powerful father figure sitting somewhere in the sky.

Did your parents abuse you as a child?

BlueSkyKing · M

Born sick and ordered to get well. What is the reward? Eternity in a celestial North Korea. Failing means you’re doomed to unending torture and pain.

Sounds like a loving god.

smiler2012 · 56-60

@summalovinwhat you say is true it is never easy too avoid the temptations too go off the rails as i have said many times before we are are a fickle and far from perfect creature sadly 😞

ninalanyon · 61-69, T

[quote] Anyways please give me advice on how to avoid having temptations to commit a sin[/quote]
That surely depends on which sin you have in mind, assuming that it really is a sin that is.

Northwest · M

Are you a serial killer, and it's been 3 weeks since your last victim?

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