Standing Strong
Resisting what pulls you down.
Practical help against temptation.
The big idea
You resist temptation not by white-knuckling, but by drawing near to God.
What does “Standing Strong” walk through?
Resist and Flee
James 4:7 · KJV
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
In plain English
Stay submitted to God, and stand against the enemy — he will run.
Two Moves
Submit to God, resist the devil. Nearness to God is your best defense.
Hidden Word
Psalm 119:11 · KJV
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
In plain English
I've stored your words inside me, so I'm equipped when temptation comes.
Pre-Loaded Strength
Scripture stored ahead of time becomes your weapon in the moment.
Pray
Lord, when temptation comes, draw me close and make me strong. Amen.
Write it down
What temptation do you need God's strength to resist?
You finished: Standing Strong
You don't fight alone. Draw near, and it flees.
Which passages does this journey use?
2 passages, drawn from James 4:7, Psalm 119:11. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 5 minutes for the whole thing, or 5 short sittings.
- James 4:7
- Psalm 119:11
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
More in Scripture Themes
All Scripture Themes →When Worry Won't Quit
Trading anxiety for trust.
A Grateful Heart
Counting gifts, not gaps.
Following Jesus
What it means to come after him.
The Upside-Down Kingdom
Blessings the world overlooks.
Who Is My Neighbor
Mercy that crosses the road.
How Jesus Taught Us to Pray
A pattern for honest prayer.