Temptations

Temptations come in many forms, some more harmful to our body than others. Some of the temptations can be eating too much food, alcohol and drug abuse, and sexual temptation (Internet pornography, flirtatious speech, and adultery).It is important for us to remember that Satan is always at work (24/7) trying to cause heartache and harm through temptations.
"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 (NIV).
This is very reassuring that we can depend on God to help see us through the temptations. A big misconception is that Christians cannot be tempted. In fact, Satan is sending as many temptations our way to make us fall into the trap of sin.Peter offered a stern warning to Christians about the temptations of Satan.
"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings." 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NIV).

 Many people including Christians, often try to shift the blame for our failure to follow what is right in the eyes of God. Some of the excuses that we may use are: it's the other person's fault, I couldn't help myself,  everybody does it, it was just a mistake, no body's perfect, the Devil made me do it, peer pressure, i didn't know it was wrong, and God is tempting me. God does not tempt us, but does allow us to be tempted by Satan as a test of our faith that God will see us through the temptation.

Here are some more verses that talk about temptation:
"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." Matthew 6:13 (NIV).
"Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation." Luke 11:4 (NIV).
Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come, but woe to anyone through whom they come." Luke 17:1 (NIV).
"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted." Galatians 6:1 (NIV).
"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." Hebrews 4:15 (NIV).
".....but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed." James 1:14 (NIV).

At times, it is extremely difficult to turn from our sinful ways. Each of our temptations may come in different forms and what sets Christians apart from others is the forgiveness that we have through Jesus Christ. Jesus died for our sin and by us accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are forgiven. This forgiveness doesn't mean that we should continue to sin, but instead turn from these sinful ways.