Temptation is one of those facts of life every deals with, from children to adults. But we aren’t left to fight these battles alone; we have a God who calls us out of the shadows and into a life of intentional obedience.

Pastor Kevin Wilson sits down with Westover Next Gen Interns Jensen and Reagan to explore 1 John 2:1-14 and the reality of fighting temptation in the modern world. They discuss how to move from being passive to being active in our faith, choosing to "walk the walk" by aligning our hearts with God’s Word.

- The enemy often whispers that the "dark is safe," but true healing only begins when we have the courage to bring our struggles into the light of God’s grace and the accountability of community.

- Learn to welcome the Holy Spirit’s conviction as a gift of love, seeing it like a coach’s correction that cleanses our wounds and trains us for the spiritual endurance needed to live for Christ.

- Fight back against specific lies by putting the Word of God on repeat, memorizing truths that speak directly to the temptations you face so you can answer them with the authority of Scripture just like Jesus did.

Books mentioned: Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster

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