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No More Excuses James 1:12-15

No More Excuses James 1:12-15. Genesis 3:12-13 The man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate.” Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” And the woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” . No More Excuses.

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No More Excuses James 1:12-15

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  1. No More ExcusesJames 1:12-15

  2. Genesis 3:12-13 The man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate.” Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” And the woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” No More Excuses

  3. You will never overcome your sin until you own up to your sin No More Excuses

  4. Don’t Blame God1:13

  5. God is untemptable Isaiah 6:3 And one called out to another and said, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory.” Don’t Blame God

  6. God is untemptable 1 John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. Don’t Blame God

  7. God is untemptable God does not tempt test: a challenge designed to grow us and bring us honor temptation: an enticement designed to ensnare us in sin Don’t Blame God

  8. Genesis 22:1-2 ...God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I will tell you.” Don’t Blame God

  9. Genesis 22:16-17 ...“By Myself I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son, indeed I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed as the stars of the heavens...” Don’t Blame God

  10. God is untemptable God does not tempt test: a challenge designed to grow us and bring us honor temptation: an enticement designed to ensnare us in sin Don’t Blame God

  11. God is untemptable God does not tempt Psalm 145:9 The Lord is good to all, and His mercies are over all His works. Don’t Blame God

  12. God is untemptable God does not tempt Temptation comes from... Satan The world Us Don’t Blame God

  13. Accept Responsibility1:14-15

  14. We are tempted by lust any desire for what God has prohibited “by his own lust” - comes from within us! Accept Responsibility

  15. Romans 7:21-23 I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good. For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man, but I see a different law in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is in my members. Accept Responsibility

  16. We are tempted by lust We give in and sin is born Sin grows up and death is born Accept Responsibility

  17. Ezekiel 18:26-27 When a righteous person turns away from his righteousness and does injustice, he shall die for it; for the injustice that he has done he shall die. Again, when a wicked person turns away from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he shall save his life. Accept Responsibility

  18. Consequences of sin for a believer: can lead to death (1:15) brings shame at judgment seat (2:12-13) makes our lives worthless (2:14-26) creates conflict with others (3:13-4:3) brings God’s discipline (4:4) can lead to illness (5:15) Accept Responsibility

  19. ApplicationHow do we avoid sin and death?

  20. Don’t take the bait! Read Proverbs 7 Memorize 1 Corinthians 10:13 Application

  21. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. Application

  22. Don’t take the bait! Read Proverbs 7 Memorize 1 Corinthians 10:13 Limit access to tempting circumstances times, places, people, media, technology Do things that help you escape Word, prayer, sleep, exercise, balance Application

  23. Don’t take the bait! Get off the hook through confession 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Application

  24. No More ExcusesJames 1:12-15

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