What is a word for fighting temptation?

“By resisting the temptation to be weightily profound, the story succeeds in telling useful truths with a touch of levity.”…What is another word for resisting the temptation to?

refraining	abstaining
forsaking	giving up
leaving alone	arresting
breaking off	checking
curbing	fighting shy of

What the Bible says about resisting temptation?

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

How do you resist temptation in a relationship?

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1. Be aware of your temptations.
2. Tell your partner about your weakness.
3. Find an accountability partner.
4. Get counseling.
5. Think about how it will affect your relationship.
6. Ask yourself if your partner deserves it.
7. Avoid friends who encourage you to cheat.
8. Cut or limit ties with those you are attracted to.

Why is resisting temptation difficult?

One study revealed that when one’s mental energy levels are lower, resisting temptation can become more difficult. Making a sustained effort to keep from giving in to temptation was also shown to deplete a person’s mental energy. While temptation may often manifest in paradoxical ways, it is possible to overcome it.

What do you call someone who resists?

A resister is one who resists, one who stands firm against something, refuses compliance or withstands temptation. A resister may also be a coating that protects a surface during some processes. Related words are resist, resists, resisted, resisting, resistible, resistibility, resistibly.

What is the opposite of being tempted?

Opposite of a thing that attracts or tempts someone. discouragement. dislike. hate. hatred.

How do you resist a man you love?

These tips can help you start the process of moving forward.

1. Acknowledge the truth of the situation.
2. Identify relationship needs — and deal breakers.
3. Accept what the love meant to you.
4. Look to the future.
5. Prioritize other relationships.
6. Spend time on yourself.
7. Give yourself space.
8. Understand it may take some time.

Why do we need to resist temptation?

The Bible reminds us the temptations we face are common to everyone (1 Corinthians 10:13). Because Jesus understands our temptations (Hebrews 4:14-16), we can go to Him for help in our time of need, for God is faithful and provides a way of escape, so we can endure the temptation.

What does it mean if you resist someone?

fight against or oppose
to fight against or oppose something or someone: [ T ] Students want to discover the truth themselves, and they resist having conclusions forced upon them. To resist is also to keep or stop yourself from doing something: [ T ] I couldn’t resist laughing at him.

How do you stay away from temptation?

“How do I resist temptation?”

1. Pray for Strength. To withstand temptation, we first need the will and the sincere desire to choose the right.
2. Support Each Other.
3. Share Your Beliefs.
4. Listen to the Holy Ghost.
5. Stand in Holy Places.
6. We Can Decide to Do Right.
7. Role-play Choosing the Right.
8. Have Good Friends.

What do you call a person that is easily tempted?

Adjective. Easily persuaded, led or tempted. frail. impressionable. susceptible.

What does resist you mean?

to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation. to withstand the action or effect of: to resist spoilage. to refrain or abstain from, especially with difficulty or reluctance: They couldn’t resist the chocolates.

What does the Greek word resist mean?

αντιστέκομαι {vb} resist (also: keep off)

What are temptations in a relationship?

Although there may be love at times in the relationship, a person’s needs may not be understood, expressed, or met and they could feel alone and unseen. They may then try to cope in an unhealthy manner, by seeking revenge through seeking positive regard from someone outside the committed relationship.