Lust of the flesh – “Go ahead, do it!” 

"If it feels good, do it!", etc., etc. 

Lust of the eyes – “If it looks good, take it”, etc. 

Pride of Life – “I want to be rich; I want to be powerful; I want – I - I - I.” 

These are the three areas in which the Devil will tempt you. But in I Cor. 10:13 we read that “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”  

Now, that you are a Christian, will you never fail? Will you ever think an evil thought? NO! Remember, you still have the old nature that is warring against the new nature. Gal. 5:17 – “For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that you would.” 

Always remember that He (Christ) who is in you is greater than he who is in the world (the Devil), so we should and can have victory. 

But what if you do fail, and fall into temptation? Does that mean that you are lost all over again? No!! Remember, you are a child of God and you were saved for eternity. Often Christians disgrace the Lord and they no longer have fellowship with Him; but they will be saved, so as by fire. I Cor. 3:15 – “If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.” 

What to do when you have sinned – As soon as you realize you have sinned in word or in deed, stop right then (don’t wait until bedtime); immediately confess that sin to God asking His forgiveness. I John 1:9 - “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 

As a Christian you become many things – a light – to show others the way; salt – to make others thirsty to have a drink of eternal life. Read Matthew 5:13-16. 

It is also very important to become a member of a Bible-believing, Bible-practicing Church – become active. Work towards the heart of the Church. Exercise you spiritual gifts. Give of yourself – your time, your money. Be an example of a Christian in word and deed. 

Determine in your heart and mind that by the help of God you will be a strong Christian. Memorizing the scripture verses in these lessons will help you all your Christian life.