Transformed by Temptation
James 1:13-15
Transformed by Temptation
James 1:13-15
Making some sense out of temptation
Making some sense out of temptation
1) Temptation is _________________________ in life.
1) Temptation is _________________________ in life.
A trial is permitted by God with positive goal of proving our faith and
building our character. A temptation is designed for evil to tear down
and destroy our faith.
A trial is permitted by God with positive goal of proving our faith and
building our character. A temptation is designed for evil to tear down
and destroy our faith.
2) Temptation is ________________________ by God.
2) Temptation is ________________________ by God.
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God
cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; James 1:13
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God
cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; James 1:13
3) Temptation follows a consistent ________________.
3) Temptation follows a consistent ________________.
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but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their
own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it
gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
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but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their
own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it
gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
Taking the teeth out of temptation
Taking the teeth out of temptation
1) Be sure you are ____________________.
1) Be sure you are ____________________.
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a
kind of firstfruits of all he created. James 1:18
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a
kind of firstfruits of all he created. James 1:18
Have I truly trusted in Christ alone for salvation?
Do I need to renew my commitment to pursue personal purity?
Have I truly trusted in Christ alone for salvation?
Do I need to renew my commitment to pursue personal purity?
2) Use the right ___________________.
2) Use the right ___________________.
3) _______________ your thought life with God’s word.
3) _______________ your thought life with God’s word.