“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” These daily petitions are desperately needed by every child of God. Jesus is so wise to give this prayer.
One way to avoid temptation is to avoid the circles of people and places where sins in word and deed are evidently right in the open. Ask the Lord for simple strength and wisdom to say no to such parties and socials. Ask the Lord to set a watch at your mouth. Ask the Lord to not let your heart incline to any evil thing. In many cases we know well enough the right thing to do and to say, but we can only do the right thing if given the grace and strength. We can admit the sinfulness and weakness inside of us and ask for help in avoiding and resisting the temptation. Ask for grace and strength.
At other times we walk into temptations oblivious and unaware. We do not even see the evil or the harm in speaking or activity. Satan sets camouflaged snares and traps that we don’t even notice until too late. We pray for wisdom and discernment while admitting blindness and stupidity. Our Lord delivers.