Temptation

Posted on January 1, 2008 at 5:21 pm by Andy Sochor

Two Kinds of Temptation

Testing, trying – that which comes from without
Desire, lust – that which comes from within

Results of Temptation

Testing – James 1:2-4
Desire – James 1:13-15

Truths About Temptation – 1 Corinthians 10:13

How to Overcome

Be on the alert – 1 Peter 5:8
Avoid bad situations/company – Proverbs 5:3-8; 1 Corinthians 15:33
Don’t dwell on evil things – Philippians 4:8
Be busy doing good – 1 Timothy 5:13
Remember the word of God – Matthew 4:1-10
Trust in God that His way is best – Proverbs 3:5
Keep your eye on the goal – Colossians 3:1-2; Hebrews 12:1-3

Categories: Christian life New Testament sin
Tags: company, goal, heaven, lust, sin, temptation, testing, thoughts, trust, word of God

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