1. Lead Us Not Into Temptation!
MID WEEK SERVICE_16 December 2015
Rev. Jasper Tumuhimbise

2. Temptation
What is temptation ? To provoke someone to do wrong{attract,allure,entice} especially by promising a reward.
When are we tempted,
Desire, want or need what is NOT OURS
Why are we tempted?
Who tempts?
Who is tempted?
How are we tempted?

3. Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus led by the spirit(2-4)
1st temptation(PLEASURE) in an area of lack-food, sex, emotion etc.
Doubt on your capacity to remain
Response from Jesus
Not simply pleasure ……. Life is bigger

4. Key message
You overcome pleasure by using the word of God and through fasting and denial

5. 5 to 7 Temptation for Power
5 Was taken to the Highest point
6 Instruction based on the word of God
7 don’t simply pursue power to test God

6. Key message
You overcome power by using the word of God and glorifying Him for all things

7. 8-10 Temptation for property
8 Took him, Showed him….
9 Suggested to him- bow down and worship
10 Away from me – worship belongs to God
Don’t simply pursue to worship property but God

8. Key message
You overcome desire of property by using the word of God and giving it out to God and His people