Overcoming Temptation: Strategies and Biblical Insights
Learn how to overcome temptation through biblical teachings and strategies. Explore the concept of temptation, the misuse of desires, and practical ways to resist temptation. Discover the importance of discipline, self-control, and steadfastness in staying true to your faith.
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Overcoming temptation Knollwood church of Christ
How we are tempted James 1:14 but each man is tempted, when he is drawn(dragged) away by his own lust (desire) and enticed Lust - Word means desire and does not necessarily have a bad meaning. Desires are put in our hearts by God. Satan does not create anything but wants us to fulfill these desires in ways other than God has specified.
Misuse of desires Desire Proper use Improper use Food Nourishment (Gen. 1:29) Gluttony (Gal 5:19-21) Enjoyment (Ecc 9:7) Sex Procreation (Gen 1:28) Fornication (I Cor. 6:18) Key part of marriage (I Cor. 7:1-3; Gen. 2:24) To work (II Thes 3:6-12) Homosexuality (Rom 1:26- 27) Becomes an idol (Col 3:23 work unto the Lord) Responsibility Rest Re-create ourselves God gives us an example of rest Sloth (Prov. 19:15)
Some ways to overcome temptation Remember the judgment I Cor 15:12-19 God s promise that we won t be tempted above that which we are able (I Cor. 10:13) Remember what God has done for us. Concept of memorial (Passover/Day of Atonement/Lord s Supper)
I Cor. 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. How can we be unmoving, yet abound?
Two parts in overcoming temptation Steadfast / Unmoving Abounding 1. Discipline (I Cor 9:25-27) Abounding implies positive action ? 2. Self-Control (I Cor 9:25; Gal. 5:23) 3. Study (Matt. 4:1-11) 4. Thought control (Phil. 4:8)
Murder- Matthew 5 Steadfast/Unmoving Abounding
Fornication I Cor 6 Steadfast/Unmoving Abounding
Eating meat sacrificed to idols (I Cor 8-10) Steadfast/Unmoving Abounding
Love- A more excellent way (I Cor 13) Steadfast/Unmoving Abounding
How can we resist temptation Not limit our actions to not sinning but look for ways that we can abound How can we satisfy our desires within God s will? What can we proactively do to combat the sin we are tempted to commit? What activities can we engage in that will glorify God?
Song Same Power I can see waters raging at my feet I can feel the breath of those surrounding me I can hear the sound of nations rising up We will not be overtaken We will not be overcome I can walk down this dark and painful road I can face every fear of the unknown I can hear all God s children singing out We will not be overtaken We will not be overcome
Song - Same power The same power that rose Jesus from the grave The same power that commands the dead to wake Lives in us, lives in us The same power that moves mountains when He speaks The same power that can calm a raging sea Lives in us, lives in us He lives in us, lives in us
