Temptation

Proverbs 7:24-27– What is the true nature of our temptations?

  1. An enticement to wander off the path  Isaiah 53:6, Romans 3:23
  2. Starts outside of ourselves  2 Corinthians 10:5, 6
  3. You don’t have to be weak to fall  1 Corinthians 10:12,13
  4. Always leads to consequences  Proverbs 8:36

*James 1:12-18 (NT perspective) You can see the same principles, but the connection of our flesh is explained.

1.  Temptations are appealing to our fleshly lusts.

2.  Our flesh must be in control for us to sin.

1 Corinthians 10:12, 13– What is the true way of escape? 

  • Saturate your mind in God’s Word  Psalm 119:11
  • Secure the gates of your mind  James 1:21, Proverbs 4:20-27
  • Sense what Christ would do  John 8:29-32
  • Show obedience by your actions  Romans 6:17-22