Faith Tested: Overcoming Temptation

About this episode

This episode explores personal experiences with temptation and fasting, emphasizing reliance on God for strength.

In this episode, we dive into a personal story of fasting from sugar and the lessons learned about overcoming temptation. Sometimes it’s not about the sugar itself, but about the stress, anxiety, loss, or overwhelming circumstances that trigger the craving for temporary satisfaction. When we lean on those triggers, they can become strongholds that hold us captive. Through Scripture in Genesis 4 and James 4:8, we explore how to recognize the root cause, master the triggers, and draw near to God for strength. This message will encourage you to resist the bait, trust God to defend you, and find lasting freedom in Him.

People in this episode

Host: Joy Kitanga-Dabo

Topics covered

• faith
• temptation
• fasting
• spiritual growth
• overcoming challenges

Keywords

• faith
• temptation
• fasting
• spirituality
• overcoming
• Scripture
• strength

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Genesis 4, James 4:8

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