Dealing With Temptation

Dealing With Temptation

    by Pastor Brian Chandler

    James 1:13-18

    Step 1.Don't be surprised when you are tempted

    James 1:13a

        1. Temptation is a universal problem

        2. Temptation is inveitable

        3. Temptation is personal

    Step 2.Don't be confused of where temptation come from

    James 1:13-15

        1. It begins with a desire

        2. It deceives us

        3. It results in disobedience

        4. It ends in death

    Step 3.Don't be deceived by temptation but reject it

                                                                                     James 1:16

                                                                                     James 1:17

                                                                                     James 1:18

                                                                                     Steps to Victory

                                                                                     1. Admit you have a problem

                                                                                     2. Appripriate the pwer God has already given you

                                                                                     II Peter 1:3-4

                                                                                     3. Run from temptation

                                                                                     I Corinthians 10:13

                                                                                     4. Set your mind on good things

                                                                                     Philippians 4:8

                                                                                     5. Humbly ask for Gods help to overcome

                                                                                     James 1:7 18:15