Our pilgrimage on earth cannot be exempt from trial. We progress by means of trial. No one knows himself except through trial, or receives a crown except after victory, or strives except against an enemy or temptations.”

– St. Augustine

When temptations and trials come our way, they present an opportunity to rediscover ourselves in a new way. Depending on how we handle them, they can become a source of confidence and strength for the journey ahead – battle scars that we wear proudly as a reminder that we are undefeated, crushed down but not destroyed, and that our joy yet cometh. Yet, in the heat of the fire, we need encouragement to persevere in our resistance, because even the best of men get weary under pressure.

As C.S. Lewis once said – “A silly idea is current that good people do not know what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is… A man who gives in to temptation after five minutes simply does not know what it would have been like an hour later. That is why bad people, in one sense, know very little about badness — they have lived a sheltered life by always giving in.” Therefore, we must embrace the resistance, it is a part of living and walking in holiness. Don’t look at temptation as something only for the weak, or see falling into temptation as something only for those who have wicked hearts. Temptation is simply a part of life.

As Christians, we are not immune from temptation, Christ Himself was tempted by Satan! Until our flesh is redeemed from sin upon the second coming of Christ, we will constantly be tempted to commit sin. But in reality, every temptation is an opportunity to overcome and to get victory over sin! With the word of God as our weapon, we can always resist temptation! Believe that God has a way of escape for you. Temptation is NOT sin, not until you agree to partake in it, so the way of resistance is the way of escape. The power to resist lies in the Scriptures – it is written…wherein we have been promised a way out of every temptation. May God’s truth protect you as you arm yourself with His Word and resist even the most fiery trials.

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

– 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV)

Bible verses have been added to each affirmation to guide your reading, be sure to look them up, particularly in the EXB and AMP translations!

I firmly resist all kinds of temptation,

I am not tempted beyond what I can resist. (1 Corinthians 10:13)

I resist temptation through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)

I can see the God-given way of escape in every temptation. (1 Corinthians 10:13)

No temptation can overtake me, for God is faithful to keep me from falling. (1 Corinthians 10:13)

I flee temptation, for I have no fellowship or communion with darkness (2 Corinthians 6:14)

I carefully store up treasures in heaven and resist the temptation of earthly wealth, which leads to destruction. (I Timothy 6:9)

I refuse to be a tool of temptation unto others, I flee tempting situations and offer myself to God as an instrument of righteousness. (Romans 6:12-14)

I have hidden your word in my heart and my spirit is willing to watch and pray, that I may not enter into temptation (Psalm 119:11, Matthew 26:41)

I confess and renounce my sins, I cleanse my ways by obeying God’s word and make a covenant to have pure eyes (Psalm 119:9, Job 31:1, Proverbs 28:13)

I walk in the spirit for I am dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus, I will NOT let sin reign in my body. I will not obey it in its lusts and passions. (Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 6:11-12, 14)

I walk in the light, for I have fellowship with God the Father. I resist temptation even unto death, for I have overcome by the blood of Jesus, which cleanses me from all sin. (1 John 1:7–9, Revelation 12:11)

I am born of God. I will not live the life of the flesh, but the life of the Spirit. For I am ruled by the spirit of God, and I belong to Christ, therefore I will not be controlled or led by sinful desires. (Romans 8:9-10, James 1:14-15, I John 5:4)

I put on the whole armor of God, standing strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, against the wiles and temptations of the devil (Ephesians 6:10-11)

I flee temptation, pursuing righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness (I Timothy 6:11)

I put to death my earthly lusts for I love the Lord and hate evil, He delivers me from the snare of the wicked. (Colossians 3:5, Psalm 97:10)

I endure temptation for the approval of the Lord and the reward of the Crown of Life. (James 1:12)

I firmly resist all kinds of temptation for the love of God constrains me (2 Corinthians 5:14-19)

In Jesus Name, Amen.

SELAH

***Hope you enjoy this and find it useful. Please don’t forget to visit the Biblical Affirmations page to see more about the benefits of biblical affirmations as well as how to meditate upon and declare these affirmations throughout the day.***