The Devil Made Me Do It

Temptation: An enticement to do evil "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10.13 1. Temptations Can Lead to Triumph Remain true to your calling Retain the word in your heart – Psalm 119:11 (Your word I have hidden in my heart that I might not sin against You) Realize God in not in your temptation Resist the enemy – James 4:7 (Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you) Count the cost 2. Temptations Can Lead to Transgression We fall into a trial but we walk into temptation Keep you eye on Satan’s bait "For all that is in the world the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life is not of the Father but is of the world ” 1 John 2:16 We are tempted when: Lonely Angry Tired Hungry We enter temptation through: Our Mind – Thoughts Our Motion – Fantasize - Desire Our Motive – Choose - Consent - Plan 3. Temptations Can Lead to Termination Terminate the desire before it develops Terminate the sin before it matures King David & Bathsheba