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Overcoming temptation The Garden of Eden Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17; 3:1-6

Explore how Adam, Eve, and Jesus faced temptation in the Garden of Eden and Gethsemane. Learn from their mistakes and successes, emphasizing the importance of resilience in overcoming temptations. Discover how choosing long-term integrity over short-term satisfaction leads to spiritual growth and strength in confronting challenges.

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Overcoming temptation The Garden of Eden Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17; 3:1-6

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  1. Overcoming temptation The Garden of Eden Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17; 3:1-6

  2. Overcoming temptation • The Garden of Eden • Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17; 3:1-6 • What Adam and Eve did wrong: • They tried to see how close they could get to sin without sinning.

  3. Overcoming temptation • The Garden of Eden • Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17; 3:1-6 • What Adam and Eve did wrong: • They tried to see how close they could get to sin without sinning. • They overestimated their strength to resist temptation.

  4. Overcoming temptation • The Garden of Eden • Genesis 2:8-9, 15-17; 3:1-6 • What Adam and Eve did wrong: • They tried to see how close they could get to sin without sinning. • They overestimated their strength to resist temptation. • They chose short-term satisfaction over long-term negative consequences.

  5. Overcoming temptation The Garden of Gethsemane Matthew 26:36-50

  6. Overcoming temptation • The Garden of Gethsemane • Matthew 26:36-50 • What Jesus did right: • He knew the battle (temptation) would never stop. He was always ready.

  7. Overcoming temptation • The Garden of Gethsemane • Matthew 26:36-50 • What Jesus did right: • He knew the battle (temptation) would never stop. He was always ready. • He asked God and others to help Him.

  8. Overcoming temptation • The Garden of Gethsemane • Matthew 26:36-50 • What Jesus did right: • He knew the battle (temptation) would never stop. He was always ready. • He asked God and others to help Him. • He was absolutely committed to, “Thy will, not My will.”

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