Winning Over Temptation
Published on Nov 25, 2015
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“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,”
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for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.” James 1:12-15 ESV
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THE BOTTOM LINE: What determines our success in life is how we deal with temptation.
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There are three temptations that Satan throws at Jesus:
1. Provide for yourself (Be Your Own God)
2. Not trusting in God's promises
3. Not living a life that worships God
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Emotions:
But each person is tempted when he is lured
and enticed by his own desire.
The devil tailors his temptations to match our own natural desires.
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Mind:
James uses the word "enticed".
That's a word that relates to fishing, and it means to bait a hook.
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Will:
James 1:14-15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.”
The will becomes involved "when desire has conceived".
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If temptation manages to deceive the mind, engage the emotions, and activate the will, then the result is sin.
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2. God is not the blame for your fall
Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.
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3. There is a reward for overcomers
James 1:12: “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
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Application:
And if you resist the devil, he will flee from you. James 4:7
THE BOTTOM LINE: What determines our success in life is how we deal with temptation.
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