Victory is found in Jesus, not in your own perfection.

• Romans 7:14-25
• I must continue to fight, but victory will only be in Jesus.

Realize that this will be a journey.

• Ephesians 4:20-24 – We must continually put off the old self.
• Luke physical exercise, it is a continual gradual progress.
• Hebrews 5:13-14

Do some addition and subtraction.

• Can I shape my environment to help with temptation?
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• II Chronicles 24:1-2, 15-19 – Joash did good while Jehoiada was alive, but was then influenced by people who led him away from God.
• Add godly people to your life and subtract ungodly people.
• Psalms 119:9-16 – This is how you avoid sin!
• Philippians 4:8 – Dwell on good things!
• Proverbs 5:7-8; 7:7, 25
• Proverbs 13:20
• If it’s going to tempt you, stay away from it!

In the moment, try …

… thinking of God’s love

• John 15:9

… thinking of God’s wrath

• Mark 9:48