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James: Faith That Works
When Temptation Comes (1:13(1:13-21)
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James:
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How Faith Works In
Problems
1. Problems are an inevitable part
of God’s plan!
2. Problems are an unpredictable
part of God’s plan!
3. Problems are God’s plan for
growing us to maturity!
4. Problems require faith and
perseverance!
How Faith Works to
Handle Doubts?
1. Ask God for wisdom!
2. See yourself from God’s
perspective!
3. Hold on to God’s promised
reward!
James 1:131:13-21
How Faith Works in Times of
Temptation
Closing the Door When
Temptation Knocks
Stopping the Slippery Slope that
Starts with Selfishness and Ends
with Death
James 1
13 Let no one say when he is
tempted, “I am being tempted by
God”; for God cannot be tempted
by evil, and He Himself does not
tempt anyone.
James 1
14 But each one is tempted when
he is carried away and enticed by
his own lust (evil desire).
15 Then when lust has conceived,
it gives birth to sin; and when sin is
accomplished, it brings forth death.
James 1
14 But each one is tempted when
he is carried away and enticed by
his own lust.
15 Then
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conceived,
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14 But each one is tempted when
he is carried away and enticed by
his own lust.
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temptation:
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accomplished, it brings forth death.
James 1
14 But each one is tempted when
he is carried away and enticed by
his own lust.
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has
conceived,
temptation:
it gives birth to sin; and when sin is
accomplished,
it brings forth death.
1. The “flesh”
James 1
14 But each one is tempted when
he is carried away and enticed by
his own lust.
15Sources
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has
conceived,
temptation:
it gives birth to sin; and when sin is
accomplished,
it brings forth death.
1. The “flesh”
2. The “world”
James 1
14 But each one is tempted when
he is carried away and enticed by
his own lust.
15Sources
Then whenoflust
has
conceived,
temptation:
it gives birth to sin; and when sin is
accomplished,
it brings forth death.
1. The “flesh”
2. The “world”
3. Satan
James 1
14 But each one is tempted when
he is carried away and enticed by
his own lust
lust..
15 Then when lust has conceived
conceived,,
it gives birth to sin
sin;; and when sin is
accomplished,, it brings forth death
accomplished
death..
James 1
14 But each one is tempted when
he is carried away and enticed by
his own lust
lust..
15 Then when lust has conceived
conceived,,
it gives birth to sin
sin;; and when sin is
accomplished,, it brings forth death
accomplished
death..
Dynamics of Descent:
From Desire to Death
James 1
14 But each one is tempted when
he is carried away and enticed by
his own lust
lust..
15 Then when lust has conceived
conceived,,
it gives birth to sin
sin;; and when sin is
accomplished,, it brings forth death
accomplished
death..
Desire
Dynamics of Descent:
From Desire to Death
James 1
Deceit
14 But each one is tempted when
he is carried away and enticed by
his own lust
lust..
15 Then when lust has conceived
conceived,,
it gives birth to sin
sin;; and when sin is
accomplished,, it brings forth death
accomplished
death..
Dynamics of Descent:
From Desire to Death
James 1
Decision
14 But each one is tempted when
he is carried away and enticed by
his own lust
lust..
15 Then when lust has conceived
conceived,,
it gives birth to sin
sin;; and when sin is
accomplished,, it brings forth death
accomplished
death..
Dynamics of Descent:
From Desire to Death
James 1
Death
14 But each one is tempted when
he is carried away and enticed by
his own lust
lust..
15 Then when lust has conceived
conceived,,
it gives birth to sin
sin;; and when sin is
accomplished,, it brings forth death
accomplished
death..
Dynamics of Descent:
From Desire to Death
Dynamics of Descent
Desire
Deceit
Decision
Death
How Faith Works in
Temptation
1. Don’t face it alone!
vs. 13 Let no one say when he is
tempted, “I am being tempted by
God”; for God cannot be tempted
by evil, and He Himself does not
tempt anyone.
How Faith Works in
Temptation
1. Don’t face it alone!
Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)
15 For we do not have a high priest
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one
say
when
he
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to
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who has
God”;
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How Faith Works in
Temptation
1. Don’t face it alone!
Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)
15 For weGalatians
6:2a(NIV)
do not have
high priest
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13
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say
when
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am
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by
this
way
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will
fulfill
the
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of
weaknesses,
but
we
have
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who
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God”; for God cannot be tempted
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Law of love!
How Faith Works in
Temptation
2. Don’t blame!
vs. 13 Let no one say when he is
tempted, “I
“I am being tempted by
God”;
God
”; for God cannot be tempted
by evil, and He Himself does not
tempt anyone.
How Faith Works in
Temptation
2. Don’t blame!
•It’s just the way I am!
am!
God made me that way.
vs. 13 Let no one say when he is
tempted, “I
“I am being tempted by
God”;
God
”; for God cannot be tempted
by evil, and He Himself does not
tempt anyone.
How Faith Works in
Temptation
2. Don’t blame!
•It’s just the way I am!
am!
God made me that way.
vs. 13 Let no one say when he is
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being tempted by
God”; for God cannot be tempted
God”;
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How Faith Works in
Temptation
2. Don’t blame!
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am!
God made me that way.
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How Faith Works in
Temptation
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am!
God made me that way.
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anyone.
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How Faith Works in
Temptation
2. Don’t blame!
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am!
Blame—
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—
building
God made me that way.
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How Faith Works in
Temptation
3. Don’t be deceived! (vs. 16)
vs. 13 Let no one say when he is
tempted, “I am being tempted by
God”; for God cannot be tempted
by evil,
evil, and He Himself does not
tempt anyone.
anyone.
How Faith Works in
Temptation
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deceived!
(vs. 16)
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13 Let nohimself!
one say when he is
tempted,
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being
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James 1
14 But each one is tempted when
he is carried away and enticed by
his own lust.
lust.
15 Then when lust has conceived,
it gives birth to sin; and when sin is
accomplished, it brings forth death.
James 1
14 But each one is tempted when
Temptations
would
he is
carried away and
enticed by
his not
own lust.
be
tempting
if
it
15 Then when lust has conceived,
were
not
forand
ourwhen
ownsin is
it gives
birth
to sin;
accomplished,
it brings forth death.
evil desires!
James 1
14 But each one is tempted when
Temptations
would
he is
carried away and
enticed by
his not
own
lust.
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just
can’t ifface
be
tempting
it
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that
fact
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it gives
birth
to sin;
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accomplished,
it brings forth
death.
evil
desires!
responsibility
lies
within!
James 1
14 But each one is tempted when
Temptations
would
he is
carried away and
enticed by
his not
own lust.
be
tempting
if
it
15 Then when lust has conceived,
were
not
forand
ourwhen
ownsin is
it gives
birth
to sin;
accomplished,
it brings forth death.
evil desires!
James 1
18 Every good thing given and
every perfect gift is from above,
coming down from the Father of
lights, with whom there is no
variation or shifting shadow.
James 1
17 Every good thing given and
every perfect gift is from above,
coming
down
from
the
Father
of
Deception—
Deception
—
sin
offers
lights, with whom there is no
something
better
variation
or shifting
shadow.than
God
James 1
17 Every good thing given and
every perfect gift is from above,
coming
down
from
the
Father
of
Deception—
Deception
—
sin
offers
lights, with whom there is no
something
better
variation
or—
shifting
shadow.
Truth—
Truth
God
is than
God
powerful and good so
he can and does
deliver perfect gifts
James 1
17 Every good thing given and
every perfect gift is from above,
coming down from the Father of
lights,, with whom there is no
lights
variation or shifting shadow.
“Stars” vs. Sun/Moon
Unchanging and
Constant
James 1
18 In the exercise of His will He
brought us forth by the word of
truth,, so that we would be a kind of
truth
first fruits among His creatures.
Deception
Deception—
—God
is
Truth—
Truth
—God
chooses
out
destroy
to to
give
us lifeus
through
through
temptation
the gospel
James 1
4. Don’t surrender in defeat!
21 Therefore, putting aside all
filthiness and all that remains of
wickedness,, in humility receive the
wickedness
word implanted, which is able to
save your souls.
How Faith Works in
Temptation
1.
2.
3.
4.
Don’t face it alone!
Don’t blame!
Don’t be deceived!
Don’t surrender in defeat!
How Faith Works in
Temptation
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ask for help!
Admit your responsibility!
Acknowledge the truth!
Accept the word!
My Response
Will I turn to God to meet my
needs (i.e. faith)?
My Response
Will I turn to God to meet my
needs (faith)?
Will I admit my responsibility
without blaming?
My Response
Will I turn to God to meet my
needs (faith)?
Will I admit my responsibility
without blaming?
Will I acknowledge the truth in
the face of my own deception?
My Response
Will I turn to God to meet my
needs (faith)?
Will I admit my responsibility
without blaming?
Will I acknowledge the truth in
the face of my own deception?
Will I accept the gospelgospel-grace of
God and live in Christ?
Homework:
Cross Reference
Genesis 3:13:1-13
Matthew 4:14:1-11
1 John 2:152:15-17
James
Desire
Deception
Decision
Death
Genesis
Matthew
1 John 2
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