In Luke chapter 22, we see that even those closest to Jesus dealt with temptation. Judas betrayed Jesus. Peter denied him 3 times. The warfare between good and evil is real. Certainly, we will also struggle and at times give in to temptation.
What can be done? First, remember that God is in the restoring business. 1 Peter 5:10 Next, we have to put up a fight against the enemy and let the world know whose side we are on. Eph. 6:10-18 We need to pray for God’s protection and strength and soak ourselves in his truth. And last, we have to realize that we are going to take some punches, we are going to fail and yes, it’s going to hurt us and others, that’s what sin does. But we must get back up and know that we will overcome! Hebrews 2:14-18 Just know that Jesus is more interested in our direction, not our perfection!
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
Romans 8:37