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How to
Overcome
Temptation
James 1:12-15
“How to Overcome Temptation”
James 1:12-15
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.”
(ESV)
“How to Overcome Temptation”
Temptation (peirasmos)• To tempt, an enticement to sin.
• To attract or provoke a person to do something (or want something) that is wrong, harmful, or destructive.
Temptation—
The Source
“Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts
no one.” (13)
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Where Does It Come From?
• It is not from God• God cannot be tempted (apeirastos)• God is “un-tempt-able”—not able to be tempted
• Used only here in the New Testament
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“Test” vs “Tempt”
•Abraham—“After these things God tested Abraham … ‘Take your son, your only son … and go to the land of Moriah.’” (Gen 22:1)
• Israel—“I will no longer drive out … the nations ... in order to test Israel … whether they will take care to walk in the way of the LORD.” (Judges 2:22)
•Hezekiah—“God left him to himself, in order to test him and to know all that was in his heart.”
(2 Chr 32:31)
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1 Corinthians 10:13
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” (ESV)
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Where Does It Come From?
• It is not from God
• It is from within
“But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.” (14)
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Traps and Lures
• Lured (exelkō)—a baited trap luring an animal
• Enticed (deleazō)—the bait used on a fishing hook
“But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.” (14)
Temptation—
Its End Result
“Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin,
and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.” (15)
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Natural Regression
Desires
Temptations
Lust/Sin
Habitual Sin
Destruction/Death
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Spiritual Progression
Crown of Life
Steadfastness
Obedience
Faith
Trials/Temptations
Temptation—
The Rewards
of Overcoming
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test
he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” (12)
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Resources During Temptation
•His Presence• “For it is the LORD your God who goes with you.
He will not leave you or forsake you.” (Deut 31:6)
• “For he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” (Heb 13:5)
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Resources During Temptation
• His Presence
•His Example• “For we do not have a high priest who is unable
to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
(Heb 4:15-16)
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Resources During Temptation
• His Presence
• His Example
•His Guidance• “No temptation has overtaken you that is not
common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”
(1 Cor 10:13)
“How to Overcome Temptation”
Resources During Temptation
• His Presence
• His Example
• His Guidance
•His Encouragement• “Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of
our faith ... Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility ... so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.” (Heb 12:2-3)
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Resources During Temptation
• His Presence
• His Example
• His Guidance
• His Encouragement
•His Church• “And let us consider how to stir up one another to
love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (Heb 10:24-25)
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Resources During Temptation
• His Presence
• His Example
• His Guidance
• His Encouragement
• His Church
•His Forgiveness• “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to
forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 Jn 1:9)
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How to Overcome Temptation
•Avoid temptation (it is easier to avoid temptations than resist them)
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How to Overcome Temptation
• Avoid temptation (it is easier to avoid temptations than resist them)
•Reject the premise that worldly things will satisfy
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How to Overcome Temptation
• Avoid temptation (it is easier to avoid temptations than resist them)
• Reject the premise that worldly things will satisfy
• Place yourself under God’s protection and look for the way out that he has provided
“How to Overcome Temptation”
How to Overcome Temptation
• Avoid temptation (it is easier to avoid temptations than resist them)
• Reject the premise that worldly things will satisfy
• Place yourself under God’s protection and look for the way out that he has provided
•Bring into your life the activities God has provided for your benefit
How to
Overcome
Temptation
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial … he will receive the crown of
life.” (12)
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