Temptation. Temptation What is temptation? It is a trial, a test of one’s faithfulness. (Jas. 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:6-7) What is temptation? It is a trial, a.

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Temptation

Temptation What is temptation? It is a trial, a test of one’s faithfulness. (Jas. 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:6-7) What is temptation? It is a trial, a test of one’s faithfulness. (Jas. 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:6-7) What or who tempts a Christian? What or who tempts a Christian? God is not the source, He cannot tempt us. (Jas. 1:13) God is not the source, He cannot tempt us. (Jas. 1:13) He allows us to be tried. He allows us to be tried.

Temptation Satan is the source (Gen. 3:4-6; Mt. 4:1- 11), using our own carnal desires against us. (Jas. 1:14) Satan is the source (Gen. 3:4-6; Mt. 4:1- 11), using our own carnal desires against us. (Jas. 1:14) There are three avenues of temptation There are three avenues of temptation

Avenues of Temptation What are the avenues of temptation? (1 John 2:15-16) What are the avenues of temptation? (1 John 2:15-16) 1) Lust of the eyes—looks good 1) Lust of the eyes—looks good 2) Lust of the flesh—carnal desire 2) Lust of the flesh—carnal desire 3) Pride of life—a reason to glory 3) Pride of life—a reason to glory

The Process What is the process? (James 1:14-15). What is the process? (James 1:14-15). Temptation comes though enticement with our desires. Sin is the ultimate result. Temptation comes though enticement with our desires. Sin is the ultimate result.

Entice Greek – Deleazo : Greek – Deleazo : Strong’s – to entrap, allure, beguile, entice. Strong’s – to entrap, allure, beguile, entice. Thayer – to bait, to catch by bait. Thayer – to bait, to catch by bait. Satan uses bait to catch us. He’s smart! Satan uses bait to catch us. He’s smart!

Enduring the Trial How much can we endure? All of it! (1 Cor. 10:13) How much can we endure? All of it! (1 Cor. 10:13) We can take confidence in knowing that God will never allow is to be tempted We can take confidence in knowing that God will never allow is to be tempted beyond that which we can endure. So there’s no excuse for us. beyond that which we can endure. So there’s no excuse for us.

Sin and Temptation Do we sin when we are tempted? No. Do we sin when we are tempted? No. (Mt. 18:5-7) It is a fact of life that temptations must come, but we are to be careful that we do not bring a occasion for stumbling to anyone! (Mt. 18:5-7) It is a fact of life that temptations must come, but we are to be careful that we do not bring a occasion for stumbling to anyone!

Sin and Thought Does this mean that we cannot sin in thought, that is, can we sin without committing the overt act? Yes!!! (Mt. 5:28) The person who sins in thought is the one who has determined to sin as soon as opportunity comes. Does this mean that we cannot sin in thought, that is, can we sin without committing the overt act? Yes!!! (Mt. 5:28) The person who sins in thought is the one who has determined to sin as soon as opportunity comes.

How to Prepare Reinforce yourselves with “it is written” just as the Lord did. (Mt. 4:1-11). Reinforce yourselves with “it is written” just as the Lord did. (Mt. 4:1-11). Make no provision for the flesh. (1 Cor. 6:18; Rom. 13:14). Make no provision for the flesh. (1 Cor. 6:18; Rom. 13:14).

How Prepare Leave a tempting situation (Gen. 39:6- 12), taking the way of escape provided by the Lord. (1 Cor. 10:13). Leave a tempting situation (Gen. 39:6- 12), taking the way of escape provided by the Lord. (1 Cor. 10:13). Fill your life with the work that God has Fill your life with the work that God has commanded you to do. (Eph. 4:27; 5:16- 17). commanded you to do. (Eph. 4:27; 5:16- 17).

When We Fall What must we do when we fall? Godly sorrow must be our motivation to repent. (2 Cor. 7:10) What must we do when we fall? Godly sorrow must be our motivation to repent. (2 Cor. 7:10) Repent (Acts 8:21-22) Repent (Acts 8:21-22)

When We Fall Pray to God for forgiveness. (Acts 8:22; 1 John 2:1) Pray to God for forgiveness. (Acts 8:22; 1 John 2:1) Pray with faith. (Jas. 1:6-8) Pray with faith. (Jas. 1:6-8) Ask for wisdom to learn from the experience. (Jas. 1:5) Ask for wisdom to learn from the experience. (Jas. 1:5) Confess our sins to our brethren Christ, for their prayers will avail much. (Jas. 5:16) Confess our sins to our brethren Christ, for their prayers will avail much. (Jas. 5:16)

When We Fall Count the temptation as joy, knowing that it is producing patience and strength in you. (1 Pet. 1:6-7; Jas. 1:2-3) Count the temptation as joy, knowing that it is producing patience and strength in you. (1 Pet. 1:6-7; Jas. 1:2-3)

Temptation Are you ready to fight the good fight and face the trials ahead in your life? Are you ready to fight the good fight and face the trials ahead in your life?