Facing Temptation

Adam Barnett continues our series of Reset by discussing how are are to face temptation when it comes.

Temptation

Reset | Week 5

March 6, 2016 | Adam Barnett

Romans 3:23 (NIV)

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Romans 3:24 (NIV)

and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

James 1:13 (NIV)

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone,

1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

James 1:14 (NIV)

but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.

James 1:15 (NIV)

Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death

1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

The progression of temptation: Evil Desire → Temptation → Sin → Habitual Sin → Death

James 1:12 (NIV)

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

2 Corinthians 4: 17-18 (NIV)

For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever. So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.