Contingency Plan

I. Recognize the danger signals.

1. Avoid putting yourself in the path of sin, Ps.1:1 .
   
2. Flee from all evil, l Thess.5:22 .
   
3. Avoid triggers/stumbling blocks that can start you down the road to sin, Matt.18:7
   

II. Ask God's help immediately, Heb.4:15-16 ; James 1:5-8 .

III. Generate movement NOW!

1. Not in any direction but in a biblical direction, James 4:17 ; Isa. 55:8-9 .
   
2. Not having any specific biblical alternatives can lead you onto another path of sin, Matt.11:43-45 .
   

IV. Recall Scriptures you have memorized, Ps.119:9-11 ; Matt.4:4 since actions begin in the mind, Prov.23:7 .

V Implement specific biblical put-offs and put-ons while renewing the mind, Eph.4:22-24 ; Rom.12:1-2 ; Phil.4:8-9 .

VI. Seek God's strength for today, Phil.4:6-7 ,13 .

1. Don't look back at past failures or ahead to what we might perceive as future failures, Matt.6:33-34 .
   
2. We have God's grace to handle situations when we need it, Heb.4:15-16 .
   

VII. Solicit help from believers if necessary, Gal.6:2 ; Eccl.4:9-12 .

1. Seek the support and prayers of other believers, Heb.10:24-25 .
   
2. Prearrange to call someone if you need help, Prov.27:17 ; l Thess.5:11 .
   

VIII. Start doing the loving and responsible thing regardless of your feelings, Gal.5:22-25 ; Gen.4:7 ; JN.14:15 ,21 ; 1 Cor.13:4-8a .