Is it common for us to say “The devil made me do it” when we do something that separates us from God? Do you know that as a Christian, we have free will? No one can make us do anything but still, we are quick to make excuses for our behaviors (act jealously, in anger, selfishly…). “It’s the way he acts! It’s not my fault!” True, we are always affected by the way people around us act but our goal is to weigh each situation carefully, consider consequences and make a choice based on what is right. Ultimately, we are all responsible for our own choices and actions. Temptations do exist but the phrase “The devil made me do it” is simply not a good enough excuse for sinful actions.Why are we easily tempted? It might be because of instant enjoyment; living for the 'shiokness' for that moment. What are you tempted by at your age? What can you do to avoid the temptations? Some skills for resisting temptations shared and raised during the session are:
1) Say no.
2) Pray.
3) Walk away.
4) Talk to someone you respect.
5) Redirect your energy to something else.
What can you do this week to resist temptations?
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