Part 3 - "Dealing With Temptation"
James 1:13-16 NLT
And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else.Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away.These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters.
Temptation is a TEST we cannot afford to FAIL!
Trials and Temptations are both TESTS but they are different is significant ways...
Trials and Temptations come from DIFFERENT SOURCES
Trials and Temptations lead to DIFFERENT RESULTS
Trials and Temptations demand DIFFERENT RESPONSES
HOW DO WE HAVE VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION?
1. We need JESUS!
2. We need the WORD OF GOD!
3. We need the HOLY SPIRIT!
4. We need to realize we are in a FIGHT!
1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT
The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.