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One issue that plagues people new to quitting is that they want to think about their habit and then not do it. The porn person wants to look at bikini girls, the drinker just wants to think about whether that party is going to be the bomb. The Bible says to “Take every thought captive.” Every one, every single one that is about your habit. 100% of them.

Second, every person quitting should have three “Replacement thoughts” to use when tempting thoughts enter. You can find dozens of replacement thoughts from old articles. Find three that really speak to you.

1. ____________

2. ____________

3. ____________

Example: Gambling has wrecked you, and you want to quit. You think: “Boston is a lock to win the Championship.” That is destructive thinking, and it is wise to replace it. Consider saying:

“No! Then consider praying:

“Father, lead me not into temptation.”

Third, we are most often tempted with our eyes or our ears. We must “Guard” our eyes and ears. If you happen upon something that is risky, consider instantly thinking about one of your 3 replacement thoughts.

It is hard work to take every thought captive. But, you can do it. Consider starting your fight today.

One issue that plagues people new to quitting is that they want to think about their habit and then not do it. The porn person wants to look at bikini girls, the drinker just wants to think about whether that party is going to be the bomb. The Bible says to “Take every thought captive.” Every one, every single one that is about your habit. 100% of them.

Second, every person quitting should have three “Replacement thoughts” to use when tempting thoughts enter. You can find dozens of replacement thoughts from old articles. Find three that really speak to you.

1. ____________

2. ____________

3. ____________

Example: Gambling has wrecked you, and you want to quit. You think: “Boston is a lock to win the Championship.” That is destructive thinking, and it is wise to replace it. Consider saying:

“No! Then consider praying:

“Father, lead me not into temptation.”

Third, we are most often tempted with our eyes or our ears. We must “Guard” our eyes and ears. If you happen upon something that is risky, consider instantly thinking about one of your 3 replacement thoughts.

It is hard work to take every thought captive. But, you can do it. Consider starting your fight today.

One issue that plagues people new to quitting is that they want to think about their habit and then not do it. The porn person wants to look at bikini girls, the gambler just wants to think about what the smart bet would be on the Super Bowl. The Bible says to “Take every thought captive.” Every one, every single one that is about your habit. 100% of them.

Second, every person quitting should have three “Replacement thoughts” to use when tempting thoughts enter. You can find dozens of replacement thoughts from old articles. Find three that really speak to you.

1. ____________

2. ____________

3. ____________

Example: Gambling has wrecked you, and you want to quit. You think: “Boston is a lock to win the Chanpionship.” That is destructive thinking, and you must replace it. Consider saying:

“No! Then praying:

“Father, lead me not into temptation.”

Third, you think: “I am bored and I want to ___________.” Consider saying:

“No! Then praying:

“Father, show me what You want me to do.”

Fourth, we are most often tempted with our eyes or our ears. We must “Guard” our eyes and ears. If you happen upon something that is risky, consider praying:

“Father, should I stop watching/listening to this?”

James 4:7 ESV Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

It is hard work to take every thought captive. But, 85% of our tempting thoughts are from satan. Notice that when you are working hard at this, at some point your tempting thoughts start to be less and less. Well... that is a sign that the devil is fleeing from you. Consider starting your fight today.