Temptations are real.  They happen every day.  And we have a choice.  Either we give in or we don't.  

Many of those temptations that we face are dangerous and giving in to them will cause destruction.  These dangerous temptations give us a false perception of reality, and the more we indulge in them, the more it shapes us and tricks us into thinking of it as a real image.   

God promises an escape for us.  "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."  1 Corinthians 10:13