A free Bearing Fruit tool
Help When Temptation Hits
Pause, pray, remember Scripture, and take one faithful next step.
A free Christian guide for moments of temptation, shame, anxiety, anger, loneliness, weariness, or coming back after failure.
Not safe right now?
If you may hurt yourself or someone else, call emergency services now.
You don't have to carry this alone. A pastor, a counselor, or a friend you trust can pray with you and help.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, any time, in the US. Call or text 988.
Línea de la Vida (México)
Gratis, las 24 horas: 800 911 2000.
CVV, Centro de Valorização da Vida
Ligação gratuita, 24 horas: 188. Também atende por chat.
In danger right now?
Call 911. Outside the US, call your local emergency number.
What is happening right now?
Questions people ask in the moment
What is Temptation Help?
Temptation Help is a free Christian web tool from Bearing Fruit that helps you pause, pray, remember Scripture, and take one faithful next step when temptation, shame, anxiety, anger, loneliness, or weariness feels urgent.
What should I do when I am tempted?
Start by pausing before you act. Pray honestly, remember a short Scripture, create distance from the trigger, and take one concrete faithful step such as leaving the room, putting the phone down, or reaching out to someone you trust.
What if I already gave in?
Return to God now. Confess honestly, receive mercy in Christ, avoid hiding, and choose one repair step such as apologizing, removing a trigger, or telling a trusted person.
Is this addiction recovery or therapy?
No. This is a spiritual support tool. It does not provide therapy, addiction treatment, crisis care, or medical advice. If you have been stuck for a while, also reach out to a pastor, counselor, doctor, or trusted support person.
What if I might hurt myself or someone else?
If you may hurt yourself or someone else, call emergency services now. In the US, call or text 988 (988lifeline.org). In Mexico, call Línea de la Vida at 800 911 2000. In Brazil, call CVV at 188. Outside the US, call your local emergency number.
Do I need the Bearing Fruit app to use this?
No. The web tool is free and does not require an account, email address, or app install. Bearing Fruit is available if you want ongoing Scripture, prayer, and holy habit support.
Prayer resource
Need words before you start?
Read a short prayer, Scripture references, and a simple next step for moments when temptation feels urgent.
Read Prayer When Tempted