Overcoming Temptation Through God’s Strength

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22nd January 2025

Overcoming Temptation Through God’s Strength

Key Verse:
“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

Temptation is something we all face. Whether it’s the urge to say or do something we know isn’t right, give in to unhealthy habits, or follow the wrong crowd, temptation is a daily challenge. The good news is that God doesn’t leave us to face it alone. 1 Corinthians 10:13 reminds us that no temptation is unique to us, and God always provides a way out.

It’s easy to feel like you’re the only one struggling, but the Bible makes it clear that temptation is “common to mankind.” Even Jesus faced temptation during His time on earth. In Matthew 4, the devil tempted Jesus three times, offering Him power, possessions, and shortcuts to greatness. But Jesus resisted by relying on God’s Word. Each time, He responded with Scripture, saying, “It is written.”

When we face temptation, the first thing to remember is that God understands what we’re going through. He’s not surprised or angry when we’re tempted. Instead, He’s faithful and provides the strength we need to overcome it. Temptation isn’t a sin; giving in to it is.

Think about a time when you were tempted. Maybe it was a temptation to lie, cheat, or gossip. Perhaps you were tempted to take the easy way out instead of doing the right thing. In those moments, it can feel like the pull is too strong to resist. But God’s Word promises that He won’t let us be tempted beyond what we can handle. That means when we lean on Him, we always have the power to say no.

Joseph in the Bible as an example. In Genesis 39, Joseph was tempted by Potiphar’s wife, who tried to seduce him. Joseph could have easily given in, no one was around, and he was in a position where refusing her could have cost him. But Joseph chose to honour God and fled from the situation. It wasn’t easy, but God gave him the strength to walk away.

Overcoming temptation starts with recognising that we can’t do it on our own. We need God’s strength. Prayer is a powerful tool in moments of weakness. When we feel tempted, we can pause and ask God for help. Reading and memorising Scripture is another weapon. Just like Jesus used God’s Word to fight temptation, we can too.

It’s also important to avoid situations where we know we’ll be tempted. If you’re trying to overcome anger, don’t put yourself in high-stress situations without praying first. If you’re struggling with unhealthy relationships, set boundaries to protect yourself. Part of overcoming temptation is being wise about what we allow into our lives.

Always, remember that even if you stumble, God’s grace is greater than your failure. Proverbs 24:16 says, “Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again.” When we fall, we can repent, receive God’s forgiveness, and keep moving forward.

Declaration

I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.

45 thoughts on “Overcoming Temptation Through God’s Strength”

  1. Jane Amadi

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.Thanks Sir. God bless you and this TRC Ministry. 🙏

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  2. Ifeoluwa Abraham Ayinla

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Amen 🙏
    Thank you Pastor

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    1. Okechukwu Amadi

      I choose to rely on God’s word, His grace, and trust in Him to lead me to victory in the midst of temptations.

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  3. Adelaide Nenguke

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.

    Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotional. More grace sir.

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  4. Bomi Adeyemi

    I DECLARE THAT I AM NOT ALONE IN FACING TEMPTATION. GOD IS FAITHFUL, AND HE PROVIDES THE STRENGTH AND THE WAY OUT I NEED TO OVERCOME. I CHOOSE TO RELY ON HIS WORD, HIS SPIRIT, AND HIS GRACE TO STAND FIRM. EVEN IN MOMENTS OF WEAKNESS, I WILL TRUST GOD TO LEAD ME TO VICTORY.

    Thank you Pastor Enoch, This Devotion is very impactful, I was blessed 🙌
    More Grace

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  5. Olu

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Thank you so much Pastor Sir. Powerful

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  6. Theo

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.
    Hallelujah I am blessed by this truths 🙏🏾 thank you sir more grace 🙏🏾

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  7. Ebubechi Amadi

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust GOD to lead me to victory. Thank you JESUS 🙏
    Thank you Pastor, thank you Minister of the week. Increased grace and strength.

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  8. Grace Ukpaka

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to

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  9. Grace Ukpaka

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. In Jesus name, AMEN.
    Thank you pastor for this encouraging devotional. More grace sir 🙏

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  10. Doyin

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory

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  11. Evangelist Margaret Jesuorobo

    Always, remember that even if you stumble, God’s grace is greater than your failure.

    THANK YOU HEAVENLY FATHER FOR YOUR GRACE.

    Declaration

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.

    Thank you so much pastor for this powerful devotional sir Grace, upon grace sir and supernatural increase. In Jesus Mighty and undefeated Name Amen.

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  12. Olawale Olawuyi

    I love this:

    Overcoming temptation starts with recognising that we can’t do it on our own. We need God’s strength. Prayer is a powerful tool in moments of weakness. When we feel tempted, we can pause and ask God for help. Reading and memorising Scripture is another weapon. Just like Jesus used God’s Word to fight temptation, we can too.

    Thank you sir.

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  13. Bunmi Odude

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. “HALLELUJAH”
    More anointing sir 🙏

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  14. Kelvin

    Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty Thank you Father for your Holy Word today. declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. In Jesus name, AMEN.
    Thank you Daddy this encouraging devotional. More grace sir 🙏.

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  15. Doose

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Amen

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  16. Godwin Yusuph

    Declaration

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Amen

    Thank you so much Papa for this enlightenment and word of grace. I am blessed by it. God bless you Sir

    Shalom my Father

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  17. Oluwamayowa

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.

    Good morning Sir and thank you for this wonderful devotion.

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  18. Olubunmi Onilenla

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Hallelujah 🙏
    Thank you Pastor, increased grace 🙏🙏🙏

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  19. Taiwo

    Some truths about temptation
    1. Everyone will face temptation and it may come at different times and stages of our lives
    2. God is always with you so don’t feel left alone during temptation.
    3. Rely on God’s word to overcome any temptation
    4. Prayer is often needed before, during or after temptation
    5. There is already a way of escape out of the temptation so seek God’s guidance.

    Thank you Pastor for these nuggets

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  20. Sean Connery Ukpaka

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. thank you daddy

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  21. Analisa

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Amen
    Thank you Pastor

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  22. Chukwuemeka

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.
    Good morning and thank you my pastor
    Always remain blessed sir

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  23. Grace

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Thank you Pastor.

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  24. Ayanfe

    When we face temptation, the first thing to remember is that God understands what we’re going through. So resist by relying on God’s Word. Overcoming temptation starts with recognising that we can’t do it on our own. We need God’s strength.
    Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotional 🙏

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  25. Deborah

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.

    Thank you so much Papa, we appreciate this powerful reflecting devotion. More increased grace Sir.

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  26. Sotonwa Oluwagbenga

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. In Jesus name, AMEN.
    Thank you Papa for this encouraging devotional. More grace sir 🙏

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  27. Omolola

    Thank you Father, I received grace to keep moving forward 🙏🙏.
    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Amen

    Thank you Papa

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  28. sharleen

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.Thank you so much pastor for this wonderful devotion.

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  29. Hazel

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Thank you pastor for this wonderful devotional 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾 🙏🏾

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  30. Joy Alamu

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Amen. Thank you so much Papa. Increase grace sir

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  31. Tele

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Thank you Pastor🙏

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  32. Tehillah Onilenla

    We should not feel like we are the only one being tempted we should remember even Jesus faced temptation and God will make a way out of every temptation
    Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotional

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  33. Anaiya

    Declaration

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.

    Thank you Pastor for this devotion✝️🌹🎆🙏🏾😇.

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  34. Eri

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful Devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name amen 🙏

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  35. OLUWADAMILOLA

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.Thank you so much for the Devotion Papa ,God bless you Sir🙏.

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  36. Ini

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. AMEN THANK YOU LORD FOR I WILL NOT GIVE IN TO TEMPTATION. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL.🙏

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  37. Ife

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Amen I will Always, remember that even if I stumble, God’s grace is greater than your failure. Amen thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏

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  38. steff

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.

    Thank you so much Sir for this message ,more grace 🙏

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  39. Dean

    Thank you Pastor, temptation is a daily struggle for all of us. Some are small and some have the oppourtunity to ruin our lives if we give in to temptation, but knowing that we have the strength of Gods word to overcome it, and the grace of God should we stumble, is truly wonderful.

    James 1:13-15 tells us that temptation is NOT FROM GOD, it is from the flesh. Temptaion and lust turn into sin, then sin turns to death, both of the flesh and spirit. The price for giving into temptation is far greater than we may realise.

    If temptation is not from God, where does it come from? The enemy is where it comes from. After Jesus fasted in the desert for 40 days, the devil used temptation as a weapon against Him, but Jesus had the answer, and so do we. The word of God will set us free.

    Temptation may seem like a small thing, but it is a direct tactic and weapon of the enemy for us to fall into sin and then death. Use the ultimate weapon of Gods word to fight it.

    More grace to you Pastor, God bless you more sir

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  40. Pip bhadare

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Thank you Pastor-God bless you 🙏🏽❤️

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  41. Aanu

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.
    Thank you so much papa

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  42. Ivie Yusuph

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory.

    Hallelujah, I am victorious over temptation! God has equipt us with the tools we need to overcome and to stand firm in doing what is righteous! Thank you so much for this devotion Sir ✝️🌻🎆🙏🏾

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  43. Yvonna Williams

    I declare that I am not alone in facing temptation. God is faithful, and He provides the strength and the way out I need to overcome. I choose to rely on His Word, His Spirit, and His grace to stand firm. Even in moments of weakness, I will trust God to lead me to victory. Amen 🙏🏽
    Thank you so much Pastor🙏🏽

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  44. Melissa

    God’s grace is greater than my failure, I must learn to overcome challenges and stay clear of temptations. Another powerful devotion and well written, thank you Sir

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