Temptation

1. Heb. 4:14-15   Temptation is not sin

Jesus was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Jesus was tempted yet with the temptation he never acted on it and sinned. Temptation is not sin.

1. I Cor.10:13                  Your temptation is not unique
   1. I John 2:15-16     3 temptations
   2. Same as the Lord had in Luke 4:1-13
   3. James 1:14-15 Drawn away and enticed
   4. You have 3 enemies
      1. The world – James 4:4
      2. The flesh – Gal. 5:17
      3. The Devil – 1Pet. 5:8
      4. Paul had same problem Romans 7:15,18-19

1. 2 Peter 2:9      God provides a way to escape or be delivered
   1. 1 Peter 5:
      1. Verse 6 – Humble yourself – admit the temptation
      2. Verse 7 – Cast your cares – confess it and bring it to God
      3. Verse 8 – Be sober – self control
      4. Verse 8 – Be vigilant – Be watchful, circumspect, attentive to avoid danger
      5. Verse 9 – Resist – For how? Go to James 4:7-8
      6. James 4:7-8
         1. Draw nigh unto God – prayer and Bible reading
         2. Cleanse your hands – repent from existing sin
         3. Purify your hearts – Let God have Control