2. Love & Loyalty are praised in the Bible Rom. 16:3, 4; 2 Tim. 1:8 Tested by God, Gen. 22:1, 2 Tried by Satan, Lk. 22:31

3. Christians are to be loyal to Christ Face tests, Jas. 1:2-4 Face temptations, Jas. 1:12, 13

5. All are tempted Abraham, Gen. 12:10-13; 20:1-12 David, 2 Sam. 11:2 David, 2 Sam. 24:2-4, 10 Peter, Lk. 22:54-62 Peter, Gal. 2:11-14 Christ, Heb. 2:18; 4:15; cf. Jn. 13:16

6. We are tempted Rom. 3:23 By the devil, 1 Thes. 3:5; 1 Pt. 5:8 Through our desires, Jas. 1:12-16; 1 Jn. 2:16; Gen. 3:1-6  Lust of flesh ·Food ·Sensual cravings ·“Addictions”

7. We are tempted By the devil, 1 Thes. 3:5; 1 Pt. 5:8 Through our desires, Jas. 1:12-16; 1 Jn. 2:16; Gen. 3:1-6  Lust of eye ·Clothes ·House ·Woman

8. We are tempted By the devil, 1 Thes. 3:5; 1 Pt. 5:8 Through our desires, Jas. 1:12-16; 1 Jn. 2:16; Gen. 3:1-6  Pride of life ·Jealousy ·Envy ·Slander

9. Temptation is often subtle Gen. 3:1; 2 Cor. 11:2-15; Mt. 7:15-20 Just have one drink We’ll only be alone for an hour We don’t want to hurt her feelings

10. Temptation is “limited” by God “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.” - 1 Cor. 10:13

11. Temptation is “limited” by God “then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment.” - 2 Pt. 2:9

12. Why are we tempted? Not because God does not love us, Jn. 3:16 Not because God wants us to fail, 2 Pt. 3:9 To allow for freedom & love, Josh. 24:15  No choice = no love  No choice = no loyalty

13. Pray Mt. 6:13; Heb. 4:15, 16 Short, Neh. 2:4, 5 Long, Lk. 6:12

14. Read Mt. 4:4, 7, 10; Psa. 119:11 Accounts of temptation Consequences of sin, 1 Cor. 6:9, 10; Gal. 5:19-21; Mk. 9:43, 44 Reward of resistance, Jas. 1:12

15. Avoid tempting situations Mt. 18:8, 9; Jn. 17:15 Those with low morals, Prov. 7:6-11 Gambling casinos, etc., 1 Tim. 6:9, 10 Alcohol: parties, etc., Prov. 23:29-32 TV, movies, music, etc., Prov. 23:7 Sexual immorality, 1 Cor. 6:18; Gen. 39:7-13

16. Associate with Christians Attend services, Heb. 10:24, 25 Visit brethren, Mt. 25:34-40; Heb. 3:13; Prov. 27:17

18. Love & Loyalty are praised in the Bible Rom. 16:3, 4; 2 Tim. 1:8 Tested by God, Gen. 22:1, 2 Tried by Satan, Lk. 22:31

19. Christians are to be loyal to Christ Face tests, Jas. 1:2-4 Face temptations, Jas. 1:12, 13