EPISODE · Feb 5, 2023

Temptations #1 & #2

from Faith Community Fellowship · host Bob Crosthwaite, Pastor Emeritus

The 3 places in our lives where we need to be careful of the attacks of the ENEMY: our needs our power our pride Luke 4:13 Temptation is strong in our weakest moments. Why do we yield to temptation when things are going so well? Genesis 2:16-17 Genesis 3:1-13 The FIRST Temptation Doubt Deceit The Lie Exposed The SECOND Temptation Pride Knowing BOTH good and evil (Eve wanted what she didn’t have, and she didn’t even know what it was!) The Key: She wanted what she didn’t have, and THAT is what convinced her. She didn’t have WISDOM. What the Second Temptation does: – Distorts God’s Word – Leads you to do things you wouldn’t otherwise do – Cause you to miss the blessing/s – Lay blame – Bring other people with you How do we deal with temptation? No more excuses; 1 Corinthians 10:13 Know the Word of God Enjoy the blessings Think of others as better than yourself; Philippians 2:3 Obey God; John 6:38 Love is not complete without obedience.