How to Have Victory Over Temptation | Alex Wilson

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  • @tylerjames3295
    @tylerjames3295 Рік тому +199

    Thank you Alex. This is timely. I’ve been struggling with being tempted by lots of silly little things - and ignoring the more important things. I have to look to Jesus and how he was busy and never thinking he was better than anyone else 🤍

    • @kailaxa9391
      @kailaxa9391 Рік тому +9

      God and Jesus Christ always love and are moving in your life. Don’t forget to have faith. Times get hard but the Lord prevails. The Lord is faithful

    • @kailaxa9391
      @kailaxa9391 Рік тому +6

      Love and praying for you. Any prayers needed?

    • @natss777
      @natss777 Рік тому +8

      @@kailaxa9391 could u please pray for me , I am slothful very slothful and I all though I'm guilty I simple don't make any changes I keep running and hiding from God , and I think I'm better then everyone cause I have a relationship with God. Please pray that I humble myself and take every thought captive to Christ✝️ and I may ask for His Holy understanding Rather then my own. Thank you.

  • @Daniel-pu7le
    @Daniel-pu7le Рік тому +279

    This couldn't be any more perfect timing FROM GOD 😭🙏🏾...

  • @JHudgins6
    @JHudgins6 Рік тому +123

    How to be busy but not better?
    Praying without ceasing. Serving my family as I’m called to do as a wife and a mother. Planting the seed of truth in everyone I come across by showing the love of Christ.
    Praise the Lord! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @hotdang8885
      @hotdang8885 Рік тому

      I think he means not better as in not better than others. Listen to what he says at 3:07 . Not sure though

  • @alejandrohernandez1476
    @alejandrohernandez1476 Рік тому +57

    I literally just read about this in my quiet time this morning. Shows how even the mightiest and even the people who love God the most still could fall into temptation. Let's get busy people. Praise God.

  • @tobishelfer8230
    @tobishelfer8230 Рік тому +19

    I can be busy and not better by studying for College exams, reading scripture, working out, and small groups.

  • @KingdomWithin7
    @KingdomWithin7 Рік тому +43

    The part when you spoke about Jesus washing the feet had me in tears😭😭😭
    A man who could've snapped his finger and 12 legions of angels could've came to his defense at any given moment but NO Jesus is truly humble and loves us let's repent from sin and love him back🙏💯

  • @jackhartman22
    @jackhartman22 Рік тому +32

    Literally just prayed for guidance through temptation

    • @varietydeal3502
      @varietydeal3502 Рік тому +3

      The Lord be with you and strengthen you, in Jesus name!

  • @TheOrdinaryDude123
    @TheOrdinaryDude123 Рік тому +57

    Hey Alex, please pray for me. I'm going through a rough patch in life right now. Please pray for my mother too, for her healing as well as my sister's healing. Thank you for your videos Alex and God bless you and your family in all that you do🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @ArnezDavid
    @ArnezDavid Рік тому +10

    I was a fool to scroll past this video earlier, you were totally right, I was being a sloth all day and fell victim to sin yet again. I've repented since and am going to try my best not to edge myself in this situation again. Please pray for me my brothers and sisters. I am really struggling with temptation and really need to be delivered 🙏🏾 I won't give up so long as I have breath in my body

  • @LouisSlibi
    @LouisSlibi Рік тому +42

    Thank you Alex, God bless you.
    This came right on time.
    Whenever I'm casual in relationship with Jesus, I tend to be slothful and I don't want to keep myself busy.
    Even when all my work is done for the day, I want to stay busy in studying Gods word and knowing him more and more.

  • @zaydotmp4
    @zaydotmp4 Рік тому +13

    God really know what I be dealing with cause videos like this always be popping up at the right time 😂🙏🏾

  • @KevinGomezCastro
    @KevinGomezCastro Рік тому +10

    I can spend time honoring and serving in my home. Honoring and serving my family. Getting my chores done. Reading my Bible instead of endlessly scrolling on social media. Thank you so much Alex for this Word.

  • @Kluelessness
    @Kluelessness Рік тому +18

    I always say that arguing is beneath me because I'd rather speak in a healthy conversation atmosphere rather than be in the argument.
    I genuinely appreciate the message because, even if I don't want to argue, I need to be there and do better at maintaining it at a conversation level or walking away to pray or be busy with something else rather than arguing.

  • @CHALLENGELOBBYNEED34
    @CHALLENGELOBBYNEED34 Рік тому +3

    Staying immersed in prayer & the Word as the Holy Spirit leads! It’s BETTER to trust the Holy Spirit

  • @faithbasedliving9391
    @faithbasedliving9391 Рік тому +12

    Thank you Alex. I have the sin of gluttony and boredom is my biggest downfall. When I’m bored, I eat. Also when I’m stressed, sad, worried, but God has helped me with that so much. But now, when I’m not moving, I’m eating. It’s such a hard habit to break but I pray our Lord helps me with that.

    • @mariakalokoni2853
      @mariakalokoni2853 Рік тому +3

      Commit yourself to prayer and fasting. It will help you, i used to struggle with gluttony but since i started fasting very often i overcame it by the power of the holy spirit.

  • @LouisSlibi
    @LouisSlibi Рік тому +12

    Love how many are saying this came at the perfect time. God is good!

  • @marlafrange8106
    @marlafrange8106 Рік тому +5

    This is so true. I feel like idleness leaves us wanting, and when we're in want we tend to look for things to easily satisfy those desires as compared to the diligence that is needed for us to find satisfaction in God. I learned this the hard way and am glad God is helping me find delight in Him.

  • @nicopico4050
    @nicopico4050 Рік тому +1

    Holy Spirit showed me this video perfect timing. God is a Good.

  • @thealyssariley
    @thealyssariley Рік тому +9

    This is perfect. Slothfulness is at the root of several other sins I struggle with and I hadn’t realized it till watching this. Super powerful stuff. Thanks, Alex.

  • @thatonechristianweeb4050
    @thatonechristianweeb4050 Рік тому +1

    Be busy, not better...amen, never thought of it that way. There is a balance there, it takes time and prayer to reach that. God bless, amen!

  • @TundeoftheBaba
    @TundeoftheBaba Рік тому +9

    I can be busy but not better watching my diet, watching my thought life, and the media I’m consuming. It’s directly affecting my mood, heart and soul right now. Thanks always Alex! Amen.

  • @Boss-zw3rs
    @Boss-zw3rs Рік тому +7

    Amen. I need to understand that I will never be better than anyone but they will never be better than me as well. That rule goes for everything in general too

  • @kailaxa9391
    @kailaxa9391 Рік тому +1

    God and Jesus Christ always love and are moving in your life. Don’t forget to have faith. Times get hard but the Lord prevails. The Lord is faithful

  • @jubileeemeli
    @jubileeemeli Рік тому +1

    Pride and idleness! So dangerous I totally agree. Let’s aspire to be productively busy and humble praying for all who aspire for this ❤️❤️

  • @lpl4986
    @lpl4986 Рік тому +5

    Perfect timing

  • @giansingh4710
    @giansingh4710 Рік тому +3

    The free mind is the mind that is most influenced by the devil. Stay busy my friends. May God bless us with the Strength to stay away from temptation 🙏. Great content Brother. Not a follower of Christ Specifically but your stuff helps me with my devotion as well.

  • @yaelrayverrobes46
    @yaelrayverrobes46 Рік тому +3

    I've already noticed this like when I'm busy there is only a few temptation but when I'm not there is a lot and strong temptation. I've already thought of making myself busy to avoid temptation but I thought how could I get stronger if I just avoid it which is so wrong🤦‍♂️, welp this really helped out thank you and God bless.

  • @mattberg6328
    @mattberg6328 Рік тому +2

    Focused and remembering are two words that come to mind here. I've seen many (and been one myself) that have been busy yet focused on the wrong things not remembering Jesus and His precious promises. Be about your business as the old saying would go, WHILE REMAINING focused on Jesus and remembering all He is and has promised, done, and continues to do. :)

  • @fabianfollowerofchrist5299
    @fabianfollowerofchrist5299 Рік тому +1

    Walk in Humility and in the Fear of the Lord. He’s the Only Way.

  • @letsdothingswithab6512
    @letsdothingswithab6512 Рік тому +1

    I can be busy and not better buy focusing on GOD. Also, knowing I'm not better than anyone. GOD BLESS YOU.

  • @JustCallMeRichApologetics
    @JustCallMeRichApologetics Рік тому +1

    I don't like to use the word busy, because it relates to distraction. The better word is stay active. Meaning focus on the Lord and his word. Doing his will. But great word 💯🙏🏽

  • @Gabriel-bw2tu
    @Gabriel-bw2tu Рік тому +3

    Thank you Alex for this massage I’ve been struggling with my porn addiction and wondering why I’m not overcome this addiction and it’s exactly what you said is why I’m falling so much and tempted so much I just sit in my room and do nothing I’ve always worked out everyday and some days I’m like I’ll do it tomorrow and then I sit and I’m tempted and fall this hit me hard and opened my eyes thank you Alex

  • @niceone9557
    @niceone9557 Рік тому +1

    Amen, we have to avoid temptation and set our focus on Christ 🙏

  • @emilyc3958
    @emilyc3958 Рік тому +2

    You said it man- I need to stop thinking I’m better than doing my homework and working out. I need to stay alert and doing these things because Jesus did so many things that were DIFFICULT and maybe He didn’t want to- He literally died the most painful death possible and took my wrath for me..and I’m complaining because I’m getting an education? God, please help me and my atttitude.

  • @dawgithanisgood5447
    @dawgithanisgood5447 Рік тому +5

    Amen brother. Thanks so much for this. This helps and means a lot man. Thank you. God loves you more than you will ever know man. I pray this bless you all in Jesus almighty and promising and graceful and loving and forgiving and perfect and patient and amazing and LOVING name we pray, Amen!!

  • @Julianrocker200
    @Julianrocker200 Рік тому +6

    God is so good!!! He answers all our prayers :)

  • @SketchNSpray8
    @SketchNSpray8 Рік тому +2

    Oh wow I'm amazed by the way God works, I've been struggling and here comes this video with exact instructions on what to do to over come temptation. Thank you lord of sending this message to me through Alex thank you brother. Blessings to you and the family 🙏🏾

  • @BacktobackJack
    @BacktobackJack Рік тому +1

    Mark 10:45! For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many

  • @thestarforger8220
    @thestarforger8220 Рік тому +1

    Please pray for me brothers and sisters in Christ. I'm really struggling to avoid lust in my life and its been years. I really want this to end. Please pray for me.

  • @dalysgarciam.4534
    @dalysgarciam.4534 Рік тому +4

    Thanks you God for this, you always answer and i shall listen and act.

  • @neri.1596
    @neri.1596 Рік тому +6

    Amazing I’ve been struggling with this for a while now and I have been trying to stop but the thing is when I fall into temptation it is because of my slothfulness so I thank you for helping me understand this more and for those who are dealing with this or anything negative we pray for you to overcome it and we can all do it and we will amen love you guys take care I’m proud of you❤️

  • @melchizedekagbaroji5103
    @melchizedekagbaroji5103 Рік тому +4

    thank you for being a father figure i never had, god bless you and your family. i’m learning to patient through the word.

  • @coolionesy
    @coolionesy Рік тому +2

    Amazing video on temptation, each time you go over this topic, you get better at explaining how to flee from the storm causing problems. Thank you for making this type of content.

  • @PerksPicks
    @PerksPicks Рік тому +4

    Double the pride, twice the fall

  • @AbsAli02
    @AbsAli02 Рік тому

    That’s the first thing I learnt, being busy will help and disrupt the attack.

  • @yvngapollo7234
    @yvngapollo7234 Рік тому +3

    I’ve been failing a lot in my fast lately and this was one of the missing keys
    I’m going to apply it and see how this goes.
    Thank you Alex and Amen Nation!❤

  • @mluckymedrano
    @mluckymedrano Рік тому +1

    I can be busy not better by, even though I struggle with focus and concentration and discipline, to study for college and to do my homework, and to wake up on time when I am supposed to.

  • @nattybumpkins1
    @nattybumpkins1 Рік тому +2

    This is definetly an awesome word. Thanks Man of God. Continue his work. Ways I keep busy is volunteering 🙋🏾‍♀️ at my church. Helping where ever they need me, I'm not better than any task given. Amen 🙏🏾

  • @dallasdean4115
    @dallasdean4115 Рік тому +1

    You sent this at an incredibly good time..I use to be so good from abstaining from lust. After I thought I scored great on an exam.the next day I got overwhelmed w my emotions. Ever since then after a few weeks or days I kept relapsing and relapsing. I use to be so strong. I prayed and got significantly deepr w Christ then I did in the past but I just keep failing. I just failed recently...I use to do so well, why is it that temptations suddenly feel 20x more intense then it ever did. Why why why

  • @jemimaa2003
    @jemimaa2003 Рік тому +1

    Wow. This is such a word not just for dealing with lust. WORD.

  • @TheGlowBarbie
    @TheGlowBarbie Рік тому +7

    This message came at the right time. Beautiful message

  • @dannyreborn
    @dannyreborn Рік тому +4

    Thank you Alex, this helps a lot. God bless you and your family. Praise Jesus

  • @MrFossil367ab45gfyth
    @MrFossil367ab45gfyth Рік тому +1

    I needed this video, basically just do things daily to avoid sinful thoughts and temptation.

  • @AlexisFloresFilms
    @AlexisFloresFilms Рік тому

    I kept on getting into temptation back and fort. Please pray for me as I do not want this to be my routine, sometimes im consistent but i break it on a another day. I need to be busy and be reminded not to slack and think any temptation. I should hold on my bible when that happens

  • @ryandwayneneely
    @ryandwayneneely Рік тому +3

    Yo Pastor! this word is so on point! 👊🎯💯 I never heard it presented in his manner. You got me so stirred in this moment...🌟I also read a commentary I believe that talked about how David was being lazy. The writer spoke on how this happened in the Spring, and David risked his kingdom's newly sprung crops (reference to Spring) being taken too as he was not out there with his army. Thank you so much for this word brother. 🙏

  • @lizmanjarini1864
    @lizmanjarini1864 Рік тому +2

    Work hard at home school, since it is so easy to become slothful and blame it on helping around the house. I must remember the gift God gave me. And waking up early to spend time with Jesus ( and go to sleep early )

  • @richievrutaal6152
    @richievrutaal6152 Рік тому +1

    This blessed me! I really needed to hear this. God bless you for the work you are doing for His and His glory. I can be busy by praying whenever my mind wonders through idleness and not better whenever I think I am better than not having to pray so I do not enter into temptation.

  • @Marc.A.Delgado
    @Marc.A.Delgado Рік тому +3

    Amen

  • @thespeedster7700
    @thespeedster7700 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for these

  • @jeremiahguard11
    @jeremiahguard11 6 місяців тому

    Amen I pray that I can stay away from temptation

  • @szochbm817
    @szochbm817 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for helping. God really works through you. God bless (Yahweh bless)

  • @wesperados5893
    @wesperados5893 Рік тому

    Look to Him and how she served us on the cross, and you will have the strength to live that way. Thanks! I do feel entitled sometimes and think certain things are below me and I shouldn’t do it. Jesus is the prime example of real service. We should always strive to be like Him

  • @andyg5291
    @andyg5291 5 місяців тому +1

    THANK YOU FOR THIS MESSAGE GOD BLESS YOU❤️✝️

  • @isaiahdrake3282
    @isaiahdrake3282 Рік тому +1

    I’m gonna get busy living a life pleasing unto God instead of procrastinating and getting slothful and falling to immorality.

  • @MufasaSausa
    @MufasaSausa Рік тому

    David was also alone while everyone else was at war. Makes sin easier when the temptation comes.

  • @urielbogantes4927
    @urielbogantes4927 Рік тому +1

    Amen 🙏🏼 better explaining I’ve heard about Lust and temptation

  • @noahjones3446
    @noahjones3446 Рік тому

    Phillipians 2:3-8 NASB:
    3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOURSELVES; 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 HAVE THIS ATTITUDE IN YOURSELVES WHICH WAS ALSO IN CHRIST JESUS, 6 who, as He already existed in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but emptied Himself by taking the form of a bond-servant and being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death: death on a cross.
    Alex talking about how Christ was busy and not better REALLY made me think of these few verses.

  • @to5866
    @to5866 Рік тому

    Pride Goes before a Fall never made more sense to me. great video Alex

  • @evasccl7846
    @evasccl7846 Рік тому +2

    Alex, I love the videos you make, the special about them in my opinion, is that they can be seen, understood and listened by even children!! You have a way to use daily life events that happen to all of us, and teach us something about God through that... so it is very relatable. I thank God for you!
    This question I am about to make, perhaps is a little out of the subject but it has caught my attention and since it is mentioned in this video I would like to ask you:
    Why, how and what for, would a woman that is married to her husband's boss, sleep with David??
    It makes no sense to be married and agree to sleep with your husband's boss... Doesn't she hold some responsibility? Couldn't she have said no to David?
    I would love to hear from you, perhaps there is something I am not aware of that applied before but not now??
    Thank you! God bless you and your family!
    The answer to your question (I almost forgot!) hahaha
    Embracing the fact that I am not better than anybody or anything, I am who God says I am and Jesus is my mentor. When I have a nudging thought... i stop and ask myself what would Jesus do or say about it.
    That has stopped me from doing and saying things that, whilst humanely speaking would be right... and would have made sense in human eyes... it was not so in God's eyes!

  • @RyanWhitaker32
    @RyanWhitaker32 Рік тому +1

    you really are a blessing brother. i pray one day i can meet you and can have a good in depth conversation abt some stuff. i pray everything continues to go up for you and your family brother.

  • @samvr03
    @samvr03 Рік тому +1

    Thank you I needed this ❤

  • @danirelle4199
    @danirelle4199 Рік тому +1

    I so needed this

  • @Notfound-40404
    @Notfound-40404 Рік тому

    I just strayed off once more away from god, but then this came… thank you 🙏

  • @matthewkelly9948
    @matthewkelly9948 Рік тому

    Hey this was super helpful and great timing I just want to say if anyone could pray for me I have been struggling with temptation a lot recently.

  • @Stonk26
    @Stonk26 Рік тому

    thanks man this cleared up a lot of things

  • @TheofficialMrSeda
    @TheofficialMrSeda Рік тому +1

    This was a good word I needed for my soul.

  • @foryoucustomjewelry7757
    @foryoucustomjewelry7757 Рік тому +1

    This was a great video. Thank you

  • @alekhinesgun9997
    @alekhinesgun9997 Рік тому +1

    This is exactly what I needed, thank you Alex

  • @reallythatguy._.
    @reallythatguy._. Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much Alex❤

  • @agoodsurrender
    @agoodsurrender Рік тому +1

    God bless you Alex. This was a great reminder 👍

  • @buffettsthirdeye
    @buffettsthirdeye Рік тому

    Thank you brother. The timing could not have been better. God bless you!

  • @Pablopicasso796
    @Pablopicasso796 Рік тому

    One of the best videos I've seen this year

  • @dorcaschiwanda1054
    @dorcaschiwanda1054 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @henrysabie09
    @henrysabie09 Рік тому +1

    you are a big help!!

  • @accountisinactive11
    @accountisinactive11 Рік тому +1

    This helps thank you

  • @weeeeeoow
    @weeeeeoow Рік тому

    I can completely relate to this😭❤️. Thanks God bless you!

  • @chrismaxie2864
    @chrismaxie2864 Рік тому +1

    Thankyou for this Alex💜🙏

  • @johnpatrickpineda7687
    @johnpatrickpineda7687 Рік тому

    Thank you brother Glory be to God ive seen this video

  • @noemiSend
    @noemiSend Рік тому

    Wow. This is spot on. Praise God.

  • @kasubakapambwe5621
    @kasubakapambwe5621 Рік тому

    Thanks for this Alex.

  • @valeriepetty5853
    @valeriepetty5853 Рік тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @VadorX1
    @VadorX1 Рік тому

    God bless you for your service. Helps a lot❤️💯

  • @Faithoverfear77
    @Faithoverfear77 Рік тому

    amen god bless thank you jesus and thank you brother 🙏🏽

  • @Xyz123idk
    @Xyz123idk Рік тому

    Amen. Thank you brother. 😊❤️🙏🏻

  • @mapalochola7647
    @mapalochola7647 Рік тому +1

    Helping people even of something small

  • @lately.k
    @lately.k Рік тому

    thank you so much!!!!!

  • @gersonbatres5826
    @gersonbatres5826 Рік тому

    Thank you. God bless!❤

  • @mariosgaming5750
    @mariosgaming5750 Рік тому +1

    Bro I just fell THANK U THANK U THANK U

  • @DanielSVTwitch
    @DanielSVTwitch Рік тому

    Thank you Mr. Wilson

  • @thabompala6524
    @thabompala6524 Рік тому

    Very powerful!!