The Ultimate Guys' Body Book by Walt Larimore MD

Author:Walt Larimore, MD [Larimore, Dr. Walt]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-310-72325-7
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2012-03-11T05:00:00+00:00

The Bible teaches that with each temptation that comes our way, God provides a way of escape:

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 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 endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

“But,” you may ask, “how can I escape the temptation — the pressure?” Remember, it’s always okay to just say “no.” You don’t have to give a reason. You don’t have to explain yourself. You don’t have to use your faith as an excuse.

If you’re offered alcohol, you can suggest an alternative: “I think I’d rather have a soda” or something like that.

Of course, choosing to do something that is wrong may be pleasurable for a brief period of time … but it will always catch up with you. There’s always a price to pay.

If you’ve already fallen to temptation with alcohol or other drugs, know that your Savior, Jesus (who faced many temptations), understands completely and wants you to talk to him and tap into his power.

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16

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