Temptation – James 1:13

TEMPTATION IS NOT A SIN…IT IS WHAT WE DO WITH THE TEMPTATION THAT IS A SIN!

How Temptation Works:
A) Thoughts
B) Imagination–Greatest Gift From God
C) Desire
D) Will
E) Choice
F) Consent
G) Sin

How do we respond with wisdom?
A) Responsibility
B) Focus on the Big Picture
C) Think About the Consequences
D) Recall the Promise of God (More than I am able to bear)
E) Rely on the Holy Spirit
F) Become aware of the areas of temptation

How can we protect ourselves from Temptation?
1 Corinthians 8:7
2 Corinthians 4:2
1 Timothy 1:19
Hebrews 9:14; 10:22; 13:18
1 Peter 2:19; 3:16,21

Build Defense:  READ THE BIBLE!

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