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The Christian and Sin What is Temptation?

Explore the concept of temptation, its origins, and ways to resist it according to biblical teachings. Discover the three avenues of temptation and how to deal with it through prayer, vigilance, and relying on Scriptures. Learn how to overcome sin and stay strong in faith amidst trials.

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The Christian and Sin What is Temptation?

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  1. The Christian and Sin What is Temptation?

  2. What is Temptation? • Πειρασμός, (peirasmos) • To entice or attempt to make one do something wrong.Also, to test or put to trial James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:6 • First introduced when Jesus was tempted

  3. What is Temptation? • Three avenues of temptation • 1 John 2:15-17, lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes and pride of life • Eve and Adam were tempted Genesis 3:16 • Jesus was temptedLuke 4:1-13

  4. Understanding Temptation? • Fully understanding temptation is a challenge, but we must seek to do so • James 1:12-18 • Blessed is the man who endures temptation – he overcomes.NOTE: temptation is not sin!Hebrews 4:15

  5. Understanding Temptation? • James 1:12-18 • When he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life – Salvation Romans 2:7, Rev. 3:5, etc. • Let no one say, ‘I am tempted by God’ – God is not the promoter of sin cf. 1 Corinthians 10:13

  6. Understanding Temptation? • James 1:12-18 • Each one is tempted when – temptation is universal 2 Cor. 2:11 • He is drawn away – dragged away by Satan Gen. 3:1, 2 Cor. 11:3 – he is crafty

  7. Understanding Temptation? • James 1:12-18 • By his own desires – lusts – each person has a different set of challenges, 1 Cor. 9:24-27 • And enticed – a lure (bait) – this is the temptation! Cf. 1 Timothy 6:9-10

  8. Understanding Temptation? • James 1:12-18 • When desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin – we think about something and prepare to give into it. Walk in sin Eph. 2:1-3 • Leads to death – the wages of sin is death Romans 6:23, Luke 8:13

  9. Dealing with Temptation • Realize you do NOT have to sin - ever! • Yes you will sin – Rom. 3:23 • NO sin is ever forced upon you 1 Cor. 10:13, 2 Peter 2:9cf. James 1:13; Heb. 2:18, 4:15, James 4:7

  10. Dealing with Temptation • Put on the armor of God • Take steps to protect yourself against temptation – Ephesians 2:10-18

  11. Dealing with Temptation • Be alert! • Be sober, vigilant1 Peter 5:8-9, you can resist him

  12. Dealing with Temptation • “It is written” • When Jesus was tempted, He always answered with scriptureMatthew 4:4, 7, 10 • We need to know how to appeal to scripture for answers when facing temptations

  13. Dealing with Temptation • Pray about it • Matthew 6:13 • Matthew 26:41, “watch and pray” • 2 Peter 2:9, God knows how to deliver us

  14. Dealing with Temptation • Run!!!! Flee… • 2 Timothy 2:22 flee youthful lusts1 Corinthians 6:18 flee fornication1 Corinthians 10:14 flee from idolatry

  15. Temptation is very realWill you choose to avoid it or give in?

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