August 04, 2024

Resisting Temptation and Reverence for God

45 minutes

Bruce Hempel explores the connection between resisting temptation and having reverence for God (or the “fear of the Lord”). He contrasts David’s failure with Joseph’s faithfulness, emphasizing how reverence for God protects us from sin. The sermon highlights the dangers of self-indulgence and the importance of teaching children to recognize spiritual traps.

[00:00:19] Introduces the theme: resisting temptation and reverence for God are deeply connected.

[00:00:59] Defines temptation as desiring what God forbids, a conflict between human and divine will.

[00:02:07] Identifies Satan as the first tempted being, emphasizing God’s personhood (not just an impersonal force).

[00:03:17] Reads 1 John 2:15-17: warns against loving the world (lust of flesh, eyes, pride of life).

[00:04:13] Uses a “rat trap” analogy: the devil (trapper), world (cheese), and flesh (rat’s desire). Fathers must teach children to recognize traps.

[00:07:20] Examines David’s sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11): laziness led to adultery, then murder to cover it up.

[00:12:13] Uriah’s integrity contrasts David’s self-indulgence.

[00:16:18] Nathan confronts David (2 Samuel 12): “You are the man!” David repents (Psalm 51), but consequences remain.

[00:27:45] Joseph resists Potiphar’s wife (Genesis 39:6-10): “How can I sin against God?” His reverence protected him.

[00:37:38] Lists key verses on fearing God (Job 28:28; Ecclesiastes 12:13; Proverbs 14:27; Psalm 19:9).

[00:43:20] Modern Christianity often neglects reverence for God, focusing only on love. Both are essential.

Scripture References

1 John 2:15-17

2 Samuel 11-12

Psalm 51

Genesis 39:6-10

Genesis 50:19-21

Job 28:28

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Proverbs 14:27

Proverbs 3:7

Psalm 19:9

Psalm 34:11

Deuteronomy 5:29

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