How To Deal With Temptation
Written By Ian Shaheen
SPEAKER: pastor patrick tanton
DATE: may 24,2026
We face it every single day. Sometimes it’s as small as the internal battle over a piece of chocolate cake when we are trying to eat healthy. Other times, it’s life altering addictions. Temptation is a universal human experience, but it often leaves us feeling isolated, defeated, and weighed down by guilt. Why is doing the wrong thing so appealing, and why does doing the right thing sometimes feel like such an uphill battle? In this powerful teaching, Pastor Patrick Tanton dives into the final petition of the Lord’s Prayer: "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil". We unpack the truth that navigating temptation isn’t about relying on our own fragile willpower or trying to find a "shortcut" around our weaknesses. Instead, it requires a daily surrender to God's supernatural protection and a willingness to follow His path over our own desires.
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