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The Bible Doctrine

…. The Bible Doctrine. Of Sin. Lessons Aimed At Helping Saints Define, Describe, & Defeat Sin. Lesson 3 – Temptation To Sin Overcoming Temptation The Scripture declares temptation can be “endured” (overcome) Jas 1:12

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The Bible Doctrine

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  2. The Bible Doctrine Of Sin Lessons Aimed At Helping Saints Define, Describe, & Defeat Sin

  3. Lesson 3 – Temptation To Sin Overcoming Temptation • The Scripture declares temptation can be “endured” (overcome) Jas 1:12 • There are several things believers can do to prevent themselves from yielding to temptation’s “solicitation”

  4. Lesson 3 – Temptation To Sin Overcoming Temptation • Fill ourselves with God’s word • Believers are encouraged to “internalize” the Scripture Psa 119:11 Col 3:16a 1 Jn 2:1a • Jesus provides such an example to overcome temptation Mt 4:4, 7, 10

  5. Jesus’ Temptations Mt 4:1-11 Temptation #1 (vv. 2-4) • Turning stones into bread • Temptation was not about using miraculous power to provide food…if so, how would we harmonize Mt. 14:18-21? • Nor was it about abusing miraculous power • The temptation was about emphasizing material things over spiritual responsibilities

  6. Jesus’ Temptations Mt 4:1-11 Temptation #1 (vv. 2-4) • Turning stones into bread • The Lord quoted Deut 8:3 • Context = provision of manna • Man’s existence isn’t dependent upon food… it is entirely dependent upon living by what God has said

  7. Jesus’ Temptations Mt 4:1-11 Temptation #2 (vv. 5-7) • Testing God • Temptation appeared to be an appeal for Jesus to do the spectacular • “If You really want men to follow You…get their attention & jump off this temple” • Satan even quoted Scripture to bolster his claim Psa 91:11-12

  8. Jesus’ Temptations Mt 4:1-11 Temptation #2 (vv. 5-7) • Testing God • The devil appealed to vain glory & pride in tempting Jesus in this way • The Lord quoted Deut 6:16 • Context = Israel’s faithfulness in Canaan • Man shouldn’t test God re: what He will do if he is disobedient

  9. Jesus’ Temptations Mt 4:1-11 Temptation #3 (vv. 8-11) • Worshiping Satan • The last one appeared to be a “shortcut” • All kingdoms (men) would belong to Jesus if He would bow down & worship the devil • The Lord was to have the nations for His inheritance Psa 2:7-8 • Satan Ù “You can have them w/o the cross”

  10. Jesus’ Temptations Mt 4:1-11 Temptation #3 (vv. 8-11) • Worshiping Satan • The Lord quoted Deut 6:13(same context as previous quotation) • There are no “shortcuts” to serving God… He demands our total allegiance • Satan can’t deliver what he promises…it is “fool’s gold”

  11. Lesson 3 – Temptation To Sin Overcoming Temptation • Fill ourselves with God’s word • Luke’s account of Jesus’ temptations reminds us of Satan’s persistence • Even if we endure temptation, the devil won’t quit Lk 4:13

  12. Lesson 3 – Temptation To Sin Overcoming Temptation • Limit our exposure to sin • We can help thwart temptation’s power by not placing ourselves in harm’s way (compromising situations) • Our choices will either lead us toward or away from temptation & sin

  13. Lesson 3 – Temptation To Sin Overcoming Temptation • Limit our exposure to sin • Illustrated by Lot’s story • His “criteria” for choosing his land was based solely on material concerns Gen 13:10-13 • It adversely affected him 2 Pet 2:6-8

  14. Lesson 3 – Temptation To Sin Overcoming Temptation • Limit our exposure to sin • If Lot knew about Sodom before moving there, that was a bad decision • If he didn’t know before, it was a bad decision to stay there once he learned… a spiritual danger to him and his family

  15. Lesson 3 – Temptation To Sin Overcoming Temptation • Get our feet moving – flee!! • Some situations just need to be fled 1 Cor 6:18 • Hanging around too long allows Satan to make the enticement appealing…we’ll eventually yield to the temptation

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