“Study to shew yourself approved…….”The following points are steps to victory over sin in our lives. As you use this guide for your study, take the time to discover other pertinent texts which are applicable to the same subject. There are many. Also look up statements from the Spirit of Prophecy that relates to the corresponding scripture text:
1. Recognize your weakness and that you can’t overcome in your own strength. John 15:5
2. Christ faced temptations and overcame. Hebrews 4:15, 16
3. God will not allow you to be tempted above what you can bear in His strength. 1 Corinthians 10:13
4. Claim God’s promises of victory. Philippians 4:13; Jude 24
5. Claim the promise of death to self in Christ. Romans 6:11
6. Take steps to avoid the things that lead you into sin. Romans 13:14; James 4:7, 8; Philippians 4:7,8
7. Give glory and praise to God. 1 Corinthians 15:57
