“The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it... I can resist everything but temptation.” Oscar Wilde

3 Observations of the Text There is an Evil One Who Leads Us Into Temptation There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both errors and hail a materialist or a magician with the same delight. C.S. Lewis

3 Observations of the Text There is a Deliverer Who Rescues Us from the Evil One The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8b

3 Observations of the Text There is a Deliverer Who Rescues Us from the Evil One For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16 (ESV)

3 Observations of the Text We Shouldn’t Confuse the Work of the Deliverer with the Work of the Evil One Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

3 Observations of the Text We Shouldn’t Confuse the Work of the Deliverer with the Work of the Evil One Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:13-17 (ESV)

3 Means God Uses to Deliver Us from Temptation Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10 (NIV)

3 Means God Uses to Deliver Us from Temptation Worship is Our Weapon Against Temptation

3 Means God Uses to Deliver Us from Temptation Community is Our Cover from Temptation Christianus Unus Christianus Nullus. One Christian. No Christian. Ancient Church Saying

3 Means God Uses to Deliver Us from Temptation Scripture Is Our Sword to Strike Back Against Temptation