Matthew 18:7   Skandalon – the trigger of a trap on which the bait is placed, wand which, when touched by the animal, springs and causes it to close causing entrapment.

Revelation 2:14   The Moabite women sexually seduced the men of Israel.

Matthew 18:8   “Hand” – what you do; “foot” – where you go; and “eye” – what you look at

James 1:14   Self-awareness:  Individuals are encouraged to be aware of their own desires and the potential they have to lead to sin.

Responsibility:   The passage emphasizes personal responsibility in resisting temptation.

Moral Vigilance:   By recognizing the progression from desire to sin and then to death, believers are warned to be vigilant and proactive in preventing sin from taking root and growing.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5   Our weapons in this warfare have divine power.

Philippians 4:6-9   Control triggers by resisting with prayer and God’s Word.

Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 19:7-11   God’s words are much more effective than positive confession or affirmations. They are powerful and will overcome all temptations.