2002-07-07 ...When I Am Tempted

How can we distinguish between thoughts that come from God versus thoughts from the enemy? Why do Christians still struggle with temptation if they have the Holy Spirit? Pastor Dave exposes the reality that believers face constant spiritual warfare from an enemy who schemes like terrorists, using everything from obvious sins to subtle temptations that are often acceptable in Christian circles. Through Jesus' wilderness example and the post-9/11 wake-up call about living with vigilance, he reveals how Christians can access three divine resources—promise, prayer, and power—to overcome temptation through faith rather than human effort, while warning that pride represents the greatest danger and small group accountability provides essential protection.