| We live
in a world where temptation is not just an idea but a harsh reality. Even
those who do not claim to followGod will acknowledge the allure of
temptations and the dangers of giving in to it. God in His wisdom has given
usthe insight and the means to deal with temptation in the best way. But
first we need to understand how it works sothat we might rise in victory
above it.1. The path that temptation will lead us down (James 1:14-15)a.
D_______________________ (John 8:44, 2 Cor.11:3, 1 Cor. 6:9)b. D_______________________
(2 Pet. 2:18-19, 1 John 2:16)c. D_______________________ (Prov. 1:10,
Gal.6:1, Gen.3:6, 1 Tim 6:9-11)d. D_______________________ (Rom.1:18-21,
Eph.2:2 & 5:6)e. D_______________________ (Prov. 14:12, Rom 1:22-24, 32,
Rom 5:12 & 6:23)2. Understanding how temptation works, how Satan uses
ita. It is _____________________ and deceptive, not _______________________(2
Cor. 11:14-15, Gen. 3:1, 2 Cor. 2:11)b. It challenges the
______________________ of God(Gen.3:1, Matt 4:3)c. It questions God’s
__________________________(Gen 3:1 & 2:16-17, Luke 4:5-8)d. It tries to
contradict the __________________ of God’s ______________________(Gen 3:4-5,
Luke 4:9-12)e. It promises ___________________ but doesn’t focus on the
____________________(Gen. 3:5, Rom 1:25-26, Heb.11:24-25, 1 John
2:15)Temptation is real. Temptation is powerful. (1 Pet.5:8) Temptation is
something that every single one of us willmost definitely experience. The
question is, what will you do? God has given us a way to have victory
(James4:7, 1 Cor.15:54) Satan and his devices do not have to win. Understand
how temptation works, be watchful, haveconfidence in your God! (1
Cor.10:1 |
