Freedom

There is no true freedom in the heart that does not love God. But, once this love for God is planted in the heart, it will enable us to go through any trial, and to stand up under any temptation, and not fall. If we are falling to sin, we do not have proper love for God.

Resist the Beginnings - Thomas A. Kemps

Resist the beginnings; remedies come too late, when by long delay the evil has gained strength. First, a mere thought comes to mind, then strong imagination, followed by pleasure, evil delight, and consent. Thus, because he is not resisted in the beginning, Satan gains full entry. And the longer a man delays in resisting, so much the weaker does he become each day, while the strength of the enemy grows against him.

Christianity - D. Martin Lloyd-Jones

"Religion is man searching for God; Christianity is God seeking man, manifesting Himself to him, drawing Himself unto him."

Temptation...

Temptation is more powerful than we are; it is more persistent than we are; and it is more persuasive than we are. Our only hope is to RUN, RUN, RUN. Flee away from it as if it is a burning house. Run from it no matter what the cost. Joseph would rather lose a good coat than a good conscience.