We all are tempted by sin at one point or another. Truthfully, because of our sinful nature, it occurs far more often then we'd like. There are many different types of temptation that come our way - temptation to gossip, take something that isn't ours, temptation to lust, coveting something that we can't (or shouldn't) have, temptation to "stretch" the truth, etc.
Reality has demonstrated to us that we will be battling these things for as long as we live in this flesh. We will only completely be relieved of this struggle when we are with Jesus in heaven. According to the Word, we go through the sanctification process and even though we don't ever stop sinning while here on Earth, as we go through this process, we sin less and less and less.
But how do we deal with this in the meantime? Should we pray, spend time every day in the Word and memorize scripture? Psalm 119:9-11 says, "How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping Your word. I have sought you with all my heart; don't let me wander from Your commands. I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you."
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