The 3 places in our lives where we need to be careful of the attacks of the ENEMY:

our needs

our power

our pride

Luke 4:13

Temptation is strong in our weakest moments.

Why do we yield to temptation when things are going so well?

Genesis 2:16-17

Genesis 3:1-13

The FIRST Temptation

Doubt

Deceit

The Lie Exposed

The SECOND Temptation

Pride

Knowing BOTH good and evil

(Eve wanted what she didn’t have, and she didn’t even know what it was!)

The Key: She wanted what she didn’t have, and THAT is what convinced her. She didn’t have WISDOM.

What the Second Temptation does:

– Distorts God’s Word

– Leads you to do things you wouldn’t otherwise do

– Cause you to miss the blessing/s

– Lay blame

– Bring other people with you

How do we deal with temptation?

No more excuses; 1 Corinthians 10:13

Know the Word of God

Enjoy the blessings

Think of others as better than yourself; Philippians 2:3

Obey God; John 6:38

Love is not complete without obedience.