Over Temptation
James 1:13-18
13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor dose he tempt anyone;14 but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
- Introduction: Hardship on the outside can change to temptations on the inside.
- “3 Shields” to protect against temptation
- When the pressure is on…
- Think of the agony of falling to temptation. 1:13-16
- Think of God’s goodness. 1:17
- Focus on God’s Spirit living in you. 1:18
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