2. Now Joseph was handsome in form and appearance. 7 And it came to pass after these things that his master’s wife cast longing eyes on Joseph, and she said, “Lie with me.” 8 But he refused and said to his master’s wife, “Look, my master does not know what is with me in the house, and he has committed all that he has to my hand.

3. 9 There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” 10 So it was, as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he did not heed her, to lie with her or to be with her.

4. 11 But it happened about this time, when Joseph went into the house to do his work, and none of the men of the house was inside, 12 that she caught him by his garment, saying, “Lie with me.” But he left his garment in her hand, and fled and ran outside. (Genesis 39)

5. Running From Sin! When temptation comes we can either excuse our sins or we can run!

6. Deadly Sin The wages of sin – Romans 6:23

7. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6)

8. Deadly Sin The wages of sin – Romans 6:23 Dead in trespasses – Ephesians 2:4-5

9. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), (Ephesians 2)

10. Deadly Sin The wages of sin – Romans 6:23 Dead in trespasses – Ephesians 2:4-5 Willful sin? – Hebrews 10:26-27

11. 26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. (Hebrews 10)

12. Deadly Sin The wages of sin – Romans 6:23 Dead in trespasses – Ephesians 2:4-5 Willful sin? – Hebrews 10:26-27 Have not sinned? – I John 1:8-10

13. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. (I John 1)

14. Deadly Sin The wages of sin is death Dead in trespasses Willful sin? No more sacrifice Have not sinned? Liars!

15. Temptation Lust & pride – I John 2:15-17

16. 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. 17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. (I John 2)

17. Temptation Lust & pride – I John 2:15-17 Common to man – I Corinthians 10:13

18. 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. (I Corinthians 10)

19. Temptation Lust & pride – I John 2:15-17 Common to man – I Corinthians 10:13 Not from God – James 1:13

20. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. (James 1)

21. Temptation Lust & pride – I John 2:15-17 Common to man – I Corinthians 10:13 Not from God – James 1:13 Tempted by Satan – I Corinthians 7:3-5

22. 3 Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. 4 The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. And likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does.

23. 5 Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. (I Corinthians 7)

24. Temptation Lust & pride – I John 2:15-17 Common to man – I Corinthians 10:13 Not from God – James 1:13 Tempted by Satan – I Corinthians 7:3-5 Not a sin to be tempted – Heb. 4:14-16

25. 14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

26. 15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4)

27. Temptation Lust & pride – I John 2:15-17 Common to man – I Corinthians 10:13 Not from God – James 1:13 Tempted by Satan – I Corinthians 7:3-5 Not a sin to be tempted – Heb. 4:14-16 Sin when we give in – James 1:14-15

28. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. (James 1)

29. Temptation Tempted by lust & pride These are common to man Temptation is not from God Tempted by Satan Not a sin to be tempted We sin when we give in

30. When Temptation Comes Run – Genesis 39:11-12

31. 11 But it happened about this time, when Joseph went into the house to do his work, and none of the men of the house was inside, 12 that she caught him by his garment, saying, “Lie with me.” But he left his garment in her hand, and fled and ran outside. (Genesis 39)

32. When Temptation Comes Run – Genesis 39:11-12 Flee – 2 Timothy 2:22-23

33. 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. (2 Timothy 2)

34. When Temptation Comes Run – Genesis 39:11-12 Flee – 2 Timothy 2:22-23 Resist – James 4:7-8; I Peter 5:8-9

35. 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double- minded. (James 4)

37. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. (I Peter 5)

38. When Temptation Comes Run – Genesis 39:11-12 Flee – 2 Timothy 2:22-23 Resist – James 4:7-8; I Peter 5:8-9 Abstain – I Peter 2:11-12

39. 11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation. (I Peter 2)

40. When Temptation Comes Run – Genesis 39:11-12 Flee – 2 Timothy 2:22-23 Resist – James 4:7-8; I Peter 5:8-9 Abstain – I Peter 2:11-12 And pray – I Thessalonians 5:16-22

41. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies. 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil. (I Thessalonians 5)

42. When Temptation Comes Run Flee Resist Abstain And pray

43. More and more the world tries to influence us to tolerate and even excuse sin. But sin is deadly, causing us to die spiritually, and ultimately be separated from God forever unless we trust in the blood of Jesus to save us.

44. When temptation comes, run, flee, abstain, resist! Don’t allow yourself to give in to the wiles of the devil. Have you come to Jesus through faith & obedience to be washed from your sins? He invites you to come now!