Just as Christ withstood the devil's temptations, He has given us very powerful spiritual weapons to fend off the attacks of the Evil One. Jesus has given us the Church, built on the rock of St. Peter, the apostles and their successors, that is, the pope and the bishops. Jesus has taught us how to pray, including the petition, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Jesus has given us the Sacraments, by which we receive the forgiveness of our sins and the grace to live in God's love. We have the gift of God's Word in the Bible, the truths of our faith handed down by Tradition, as well as religious devotions and sacramentals that keep us rooted in the faith.
Notice before Jesus was tempted He fasted and prayed. It is important for us in our struggles to do the same. Spend up to an hour a day in silence before the Blessed Sacrament at a local church. Fast one meal a day to help overcome sex, drug, food or alcohol addictions. Do not underestimate the power of Christ's spiritual strength.
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