How should I respond when I am tempted to compromise God’s ways? - Compromise - TouchPoints

How should I respond when I am tempted to compromise God’s ways?

1 Chronicles 22:13“For you will be successful if you carefully obey the decrees and regulations that the Lord gave to Israel through Moses. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or lose heart!”

Careful obedience—backed by strength and courage—will help you resist temptation and remain steadfast.

1 Corinthians 10:13The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

1 Corinthians 16:13Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.

Ephesians 6:11Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.

It is never beneficial to compromise your Christian convictions. When temptations come, the only appropriate response is to resist, and sometimes to literally walk or run away. God promises to give you the strength to do so.