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1 Corinthians 10:12-13
12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.
13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

The Process of Temptation
READ 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Many people act like there's no defense against temptation. With the first hint of desire, they immediately throw their hands up and give in.
These people fail to realize temptation is a process.
And processes can be short-circuited at any stage. Temptation usually begins in the mind, the source of an active fantasy life.
The human mind has the capacity to create entire exchanges and experiences out of nothing. Through fantasy, we can enjoy something without ever bringing it into "the real world."
So, people sometimes think if it isn't "real," then it's perfectly harmless. But that's not true.
Fantasy leads to a downward spiral of enslavement.

Over time, it becomes boring, and the need for more gratifying fulfillment builds.
Ultimately, our thoughts are so wrapped around temptation that it seems impossible to think of anything else. At that point, the desire holds our minds captive. And when our lives become perfectly focused on anything other than God, we're trapped.
Because the process of temptation starts in the mind, it can be difficult to escape.
No matter where we go or what we do, we'll never be able to outrun our minds!
But we can disrupt the process by filling our minds with God's Word.
As you continually feed your imagination a hearty diet of Scripture, the Word will go to work against your fantasies.
The Bible is powerful.
Trust it to set you free from the burden of temptation.