1. The Spiritual Mind Text: Romans 8:6 Being spiritually minded is a conscious decision we make! Our spiritual growth comes through reading God’s word, obedience to it, and prayer! We CAN do it (I Pet. 2:2; II Pet. 3:18) It requires conscious decision-making! (Lk. 13:23-24; Matt. 7:13-14; Phil. 3:13- 14; Rom. 12:1-2; Eph. 5:15) Not only is God watching us … Satan is, too! (I Pet. 5:8)

2. Overcoming Temptation How Does Temptation Work? James 1:12-16 God is NOT the One doing this (v. 13)!God is NOT the One doing this (v. 13)! We are “drawn away” (from God) by our own lusts (v. 14)!  Galatians 5:16-26We are “drawn away” (from God) by our own lusts (v. 14)!  Galatians 5:16-26 “Enticed” (v. 14) “Enticed” (v. 14) This is what Satan does (II Cor. 11:1-3).This is what Satan does (II Cor. 11:1-3).

3. What Is The Result Of Temptation? Lust conceives and brings forth sin (v. 15)!Lust conceives and brings forth sin (v. 15)! Sin = “to miss the mark” (I Jn. 3:4, 5:17)Sin = “to miss the mark” (I Jn. 3:4, 5:17) Sin brings forth death (v. 15)!Sin brings forth death (v. 15)! (Gen. 2:17; Ezek. 18:4, 20; Rom. 6:23)(Gen. 2:17; Ezek. 18:4, 20; Rom. 6:23) This is what happens EVERYTIME we sin!! Overcoming Temptation

4. How Do We Overcome Temptation? Do what Christ did (Matt. 4:1-11; Lk. 4:1-13)! (Eph. 6:13-18; Jas. 4:7; Ps. 119:11) Combat temptation through prayer (I Cor. 10:13) Practice I Thessalonians 5:21-22!! Overcoming Temptation

5. “What Must I Do To Be Saved?” Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe In Christ (Jn. 8:24) Repent Of Sins (Lk.13:3) Confess Christ (Rom. 10:10) Be Baptized (I Pet. 3:21) For The Erring Child: Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I Jn. 1:9), Pray (Acts 8:22)