BEATING TEMPTATION

DEFINITION Dictionary.com 1.the act of tempting; enticement or allurement. 2.something that tempts, entices, or allures. 3.the fact or state of being tempted, esp. to evil. 4.an instance of this.

DEFINITION Vine’s - peirasmos 1."trials" with a beneficial purpose and effect – James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,

DEFINITION Vine’s - peirasmos 2. Of "trial" definitely designed to lead to wrong doing, "temptation” – Luke 4:13 Now when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from Him until an opportune time.

ITS BEGINNINGS Genesis 3:1-6 Genesis 3:1-6 John 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. John 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.

THE SOURCE James 1:13-15 James 1: John 2: John 2: Peter 1:4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 2 Peter 1:4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

THE SOURCE 1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, Romans 7:23-25 Romans 7:23-25 James 4:1 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members ? James 4:1 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members ?

THE SOURCE 1 Peter 5:8-9 1 Peter 5:8-9 Ephesians 6:10-12 Ephesians 6:10-12 James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, 11: Corinthians 2:10-11, 11:14-15

WE ARE ALL TEMPTED, BUT WE CAN OVERCOME IT. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

HOW? Pray not to be lead into it. Pray not to be lead into it. Matthew 6:13 And do not lead us into temptation… Matthew 6:13 And do not lead us into temptation… Resist when confronted with it. Resist when confronted with it. James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Ephesians 4:27 nor give place to the devil. Ephesians 4:27 nor give place to the devil.

HOW? Avoid it Avoid it 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart Genesis 39:11-12 But it happened about this time, when Joseph went into the house to do his work, and none of the men of the house was inside, 12 that she caught him by his garment, saying, “Lie with me.” But he left his garment in her hand, and fled and ran outside. Genesis 39:11-12 But it happened about this time, when Joseph went into the house to do his work, and none of the men of the house was inside, 12 that she caught him by his garment, saying, “Lie with me.” But he left his garment in her hand, and fled and ran outside.

HOW? Avoid it Avoid it Proverbs 6:27 Can a man take fire to his bosom, And his clothes not be burned? Proverbs 6:27 Can a man take fire to his bosom, And his clothes not be burned? 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” Be wise Be wise 2 Corinthians 2:11 …for we are not ignorant of his devices. 2 Corinthians 2:11 …for we are not ignorant of his devices. Ephesians 5:11 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:11 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

HOW? Spend your time serving God. Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 6:12-14 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:12-14 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.

HOW? Spend your time serving God. Ephesians 5:15-16 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Colossians 3:1-4 Colossians 3:1-4 Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

HOW? Be self-aware Be self-aware 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified. 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified. 1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

HOW? Lean on your brethren Lean on your brethren Galatians 6:1-2 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:1-2 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. James 5:16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

HOW? Love God as we should Love God as we should Matthew 22:37 Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37 Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. 1 John 4:9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 1 John 4:9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. Hebrews 11:24-26 Hebrews 11:24-26

HOW? Put on the armor of God. Put on the armor of God. Ephesians 6:10-17 Ephesians 6:10-17

CONCLUSION We are all tempted. We are all tempted. The sin is in succumbing to the temptation. The sin is in succumbing to the temptation. We can overcome. We can overcome. 1 Corinthians 10:13 1 Corinthians 10:13