DEFEATING TEMPTATION

Dayspring Church Online

Pastor Nestor Flores Sunday April 11, 2021 “God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. 16 So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. 18 He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.” James 1:12-18 (NLT) TO RESIST TEMPTATION 1. Be _______________________ “And remember, WHEN you are being tempted...” vs.13a “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience…” 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT) “Jesus understands every weakness of ours, because he was tempted in every way that we are. But he did not sin!” Hebrews 4:15 (CEV) 2. Be _______________________ “And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else.” vs.13b 3. Be _______________________ “Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. 16 So don’t be misled…” vs.14-16 “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.” 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NLT) How Temptation Works: “So that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.” 2 Corinthians 2:11 (NLT) A. _________________ “Temptation comes from our own desires...” B. _________________ “which entice us and drag us away...” C. _________________ “These desires give birth to sinful actions...” D. _________________ “And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.” 4. Be _______________________ “Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father...” vs.17 5. Be _______________________ “He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word” vs.18 “He chose to give us birth through the word of truth...” (NIV)