Walk in newness of life - 2 Corinthians 5 : 17 Free from the powers of sin but not from temptations God’s standard of holiness – 1 Peter 1:16 Overcoming Temptation

Temptation occurs when a person’s will is tested to see whether he will sin or not. What is temptation ?

I John 2: Lust of the flesh – physical gratification 2. Lust of the eye – things that appeals to the eye 3. Pride of Life – things one takes pride in e.g career, wealth, fame. Areas of temptation

James 1 : But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full grown, brings forth death. Danger of constant yielding to temptation : Spiritual death

1. Confession – 1 John 1 : 9 2. Repentance* – Luke 3:8 a * Repentance is not just feeling remorseful but a commitment not to sin again How to restore our relationship with God ?

1. Kept God’s word in one’s heart –Psalm 119:11 2. Flee - 2 Tim 2 : Guard thought life 4. Watch and pray 5. Serve the Lord and avoid idle time and activities 6. Seek fellowship of the godly 7. Seek help from godly members How to overcome temptation ?

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation ; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Concluding verse

Tom, a Christian, is a member of your HF. He is seeing another woman who is not a believer. You as the HF leader had approached him. He is defensive and claim that there is nothing sinister about their relationship. Other members in the HF knew otherwise about their relationship. What do you do next ? Case Study