1. 1 Temptation Js. 1:13-15

2. Temptation 2 Introduction One of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is temptationOne of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is temptation Even Christians sin from time to time, obtain forgiveness and then temptation is there once againEven Christians sin from time to time, obtain forgiveness and then temptation is there once again One of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is temptationOne of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is temptation Even Christians sin from time to time, obtain forgiveness and then temptation is there once againEven Christians sin from time to time, obtain forgiveness and then temptation is there once again

3. Temptation 3 Js. 1:13 – God Does Not Tempt Man To Sin “God cannot be tempted with evil” = there is no tendency with in him to do wrong – no evil passion – nothing can be presented to the mind of God that would lead him into sin“God cannot be tempted with evil” = there is no tendency with in him to do wrong – no evil passion – nothing can be presented to the mind of God that would lead him into sin

4. Temptation 4 Js. 1:13 – God Does Not Tempt Man To Sin “neither tempteth he any man” = God does not tempt man to commit sin“neither tempteth he any man” = God does not tempt man to commit sin “God entices no man to commit evil”“God entices no man to commit evil” Habakkuk 1:13Habakkuk 1:13 1 Jn. 1:5-71 Jn. 1:5-7 “neither tempteth he any man” = God does not tempt man to commit sin“neither tempteth he any man” = God does not tempt man to commit sin “God entices no man to commit evil”“God entices no man to commit evil” Habakkuk 1:13Habakkuk 1:13 1 Jn. 1:5-71 Jn. 1:5-7

5. Temptation 5 Js. 1:14 -15 Lust - Sin – DeathLust - Sin – Death The source of all enticement to sin is in man himselfThe source of all enticement to sin is in man himself If there was no lust (evil desire) there could be no temptationIf there was no lust (evil desire) there could be no temptation Lust - Sin – DeathLust - Sin – Death The source of all enticement to sin is in man himselfThe source of all enticement to sin is in man himself If there was no lust (evil desire) there could be no temptationIf there was no lust (evil desire) there could be no temptation

6. Temptation 6 Js. 1:14 -15 “The devil made me do it” is not true- He tempts us but we sin when we give in to the evil desires within us“The devil made me do it” is not true- He tempts us but we sin when we give in to the evil desires within us Js. 4:7Js. 4:7 “The devil made me do it” is not true- He tempts us but we sin when we give in to the evil desires within us“The devil made me do it” is not true- He tempts us but we sin when we give in to the evil desires within us Js. 4:7Js. 4:7

7. Temptation 7 Js. 1:14 -15 “drawn away” = turning from God’s law or being drawn away from our spiritual defenses-from inward self control“drawn away” = turning from God’s law or being drawn away from our spiritual defenses-from inward self control

8. Temptation 8 Js. 1:14 -15 We are drawn away from God as we allow lust (evil desire) to roam freely in our mindWe are drawn away from God as we allow lust (evil desire) to roam freely in our mind If we give in to the evil desire – sin is producedIf we give in to the evil desire – sin is produced Then death occurs – separation from GodThen death occurs – separation from God We are drawn away from God as we allow lust (evil desire) to roam freely in our mindWe are drawn away from God as we allow lust (evil desire) to roam freely in our mind If we give in to the evil desire – sin is producedIf we give in to the evil desire – sin is produced Then death occurs – separation from GodThen death occurs – separation from God

9. Temptation 9 Js. 1:14 -15 “enticed” – “taken with bait, as fish are” – the fish is caught only after he takes the bait and it is only when men accept the temptation of the devil that they sin“enticed” – “taken with bait, as fish are” – the fish is caught only after he takes the bait and it is only when men accept the temptation of the devil that they sin 2 Tim. 2:262 Tim. 2:26 “enticed” – “taken with bait, as fish are” – the fish is caught only after he takes the bait and it is only when men accept the temptation of the devil that they sin“enticed” – “taken with bait, as fish are” – the fish is caught only after he takes the bait and it is only when men accept the temptation of the devil that they sin 2 Tim. 2:262 Tim. 2:26

10. Temptation 10 Js. 1:14 -15 It is not a sin to be temptedIt is not a sin to be tempted Heb. 4:15Heb. 4:15 Mt. 4:1Mt. 4:1 We sin when we allow the temptation to lead us to act– to do that which is evilWe sin when we allow the temptation to lead us to act– to do that which is evil It is not a sin to be temptedIt is not a sin to be tempted Heb. 4:15Heb. 4:15 Mt. 4:1Mt. 4:1 We sin when we allow the temptation to lead us to act– to do that which is evilWe sin when we allow the temptation to lead us to act– to do that which is evil

11. Temptation 11 Js. 1:14 -15 AchanAchan Joshua 7:21Joshua 7:21 DavidDavid 2 Sam. 11:2-42 Sam. 11:2-4 AchanAchan Joshua 7:21Joshua 7:21 DavidDavid 2 Sam. 11:2-42 Sam. 11:2-4

12. Temptation 12 Js. 1:14 -15 Temptation = Desire + opportunityTemptation = Desire + opportunity Sin = Desire + opportunity + actionSin = Desire + opportunity + action Punishment = desire + opportunity + action + no forgivenessPunishment = desire + opportunity + action + no forgiveness Temptation = Desire + opportunityTemptation = Desire + opportunity Sin = Desire + opportunity + actionSin = Desire + opportunity + action Punishment = desire + opportunity + action + no forgivenessPunishment = desire + opportunity + action + no forgiveness

13. Temptation 13 Conclusion- We Avoid Punishment For Sins By Forgiveness!!! Alien sinners need to obey the gospel and be faithfulAlien sinners need to obey the gospel and be faithful Acts 2:38; Heb. 10:17Acts 2:38; Heb. 10:17 We know that Christians sin from time to timeWe know that Christians sin from time to time 1 Jn. 1:7-101 Jn. 1:7-10 Rom. 8:1Rom. 8:1 Alien sinners need to obey the gospel and be faithfulAlien sinners need to obey the gospel and be faithful Acts 2:38; Heb. 10:17Acts 2:38; Heb. 10:17 We know that Christians sin from time to timeWe know that Christians sin from time to time 1 Jn. 1:7-101 Jn. 1:7-10 Rom. 8:1Rom. 8:1