Download or read book Surviving Temptation Island Deluxe Edition written by Dan Davidson and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Foreword... Certainly and perhaps surprisingly, The Bible has an awful lot to say about temptation, sex, lust, greed, spiritual warfare and remaining pure. Buried in the pages of Scripture are amazing insights. God not only instructs us what not to do but what to do. He gives us very specific advice on how to avoid temptation and how to escape it if we find ourselves eyeball to eyeball with it. Dan and Dave Davidson have birthed a lot of books but none more important than Surviving Temptation Island. Dave Davidson, showing his usual insight and humor asks a hypothetical question: "Who needs to read this book? Anyone with a belly button!" I say amen to that. This book is a must read because we are all constantly tempted by the evil one. Unless we know how to avoid his schemes, we will fall. And falling is bitter and painful. Start by reading this book and use the chronological format as an incentive to dig deeper into God's Word. This book has taught or re-taught me many things. First, I need to have a healthy fear (respect, reverence) of God. Second, I have to understand that Satan is directly and creatively waging war against me. Third, God does not want us to fail and has left us more than enough instruction and on how to walk in holiness and be victorious. Fourth, The Holy Spirit will help us in our weakness and provide a way of escape (see Sprit-Flesh zones). Fifth, I must learn God's Word and hide it in my heart "that I might not sin against Him." Just as when Jesus was tempted by Satan in the desert, I do not want to get into a debate with Satan. I want to do what Jesus did. Jesus, pulled out the "Sword of the Spirit," which is the Word of God. Every time Satan would tempt Him, Jesus would say "It is written." Jesus quoted the Word of God and stood on it. He wisely let the Word of God be the sword that hacked the Tempter's lies to pieces. Victory came by knowing the Word of God and using it. This survival strategy worked for Jesus and it will work for us today.Finally, Surviving Temptation Island leaves the reader with hope. There is a way to stand. There is a way to avoid temptation. There is a way to survive even the nastiest attack of the Evil one. It is God's way. Let he who has ears to hear, hear. - Quigg Lawrence