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Temptation and Sin. John 17:6-19. Things to remember. Temptation is real and sin is deadly James 1:14-16. James 1:14-16.
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Temptation and Sin John 17:6-19
Things to remember... • Temptation is real and sin is deadly James 1:14-16
James 1:14-16 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.
Things to remember... • Temptation is real and sin is deadly James 1:14-16 • God knows us better than we know ourselves 1 Corinthians 10:12; Luke 22:31-34
1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
Luke 22:31-34 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” 33 But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.” 34 Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.”
Things to remember... • Temptation is real and sin is deadly James 1:14-16 • God knows us better than we know ourselves 1 Corinthians 10:12; Luke 22:31-34 • God doesn’t give up on us when we sin Luke 22:32; Luke 15:1-7
Luke 22:32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.
Luke 15:1-7 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’ 7 I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.”
Things to remember... • Temptation is real and sin is deadly James 1:14-16 • God knows us better than we know ourselves 1 Corinthians 10:12; Luke 22:31-34 • God doesn’t give up on us when we sin Luke 22:32; Luke 15:1-7 • God will forgive you of every sin upon repentance 1 Timothy 1:15-16
1 Timothy 1:15-16 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. 16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.
Conclusion It remains for us to resist and flee temptation to avoid the eternal consquence of sin! 2 Timothy 2:19, 22
2 Timothy 2:19,22 (19), Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” (22), Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.