The Temptation
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Biblical Outlines
James 1:13-15 "When tempted, no one should say, 'God is tempting me.' For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;"
being tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own
Concupiscence is attracted and seduced. Then concupiscence, after it has conceived, gives birth to
sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.
INTRODUCTION:
It is important to address this issue, as many times, after having consented to temptation in our lives
and after having yielded to her; we began to blame other people, the devil and if possible we blame
God and we do not recognize that it was us who gave in to temptation, thus committing
the sin.
What is temptation?
Temptation is an external condition or circumstance, an inner feeling or passion that induces us to act.
the bad.
A. No one has escaped the experience of being tempted to do evil.
B. Being tempted is not a sin; yielding to temptation is.
2. Sources of temptation:
A. SATAN. Genesis 3:1But the serpent was cunning, more than all the creatures of the field that the Lord God made.
God had made; which said to the woman: Has God indeed said, 'You shall not eat of every tree of the garden?'
See also: Revelation 12:9; Matthew 4:3
B. HUMAN EVIL. Matthew 22:18But Jesus, knowing their malice, said to them: Why me
You try, hypocrites?
Read also: Mark 12:15
C. OWN LUST. James 1:14but each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own
concupiscence is attracted and seduced.
NOTE: This source of temptation is perhaps the most widespread, because it is within the individual; it is more subtle,
very effective and destructive.
Lee: Santiago 1:13-15 and note the six subtle and progressive steps of temptation.
I. Temptation - own lust
II. Attracted – impure thoughts and imaginations.
III. Seduced–the will is weakened.
IV. Concupiscence conceives - it surrenders.
V. Gives birth–sin, and sin completed.
VI. To give birth – death
3. Channels of temptation: 1 John 2:16 'For all that is in the world, the desires of the flesh, the
The desires of the eyes, and the pride of life, do not come from the Father, but from the world.
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A. DESIRES OF THE FLESH
B. DESIRES OF THE EYES. (1 JOHN 2:16)
C. VANITY OF LIFE.
NOTE: These were the conduits or channels of temptation that Satan used with Eve in the Eden and with Christ
in the desert. Eva failed, but Christ triumphed; and we in Christ can overcome. Let's see:
DESIRES OF THE FLESH
Eva –>And the woman saw that the tree was good for food
ChristIf you are the Son of God, say that these stones become bread.
Wishes of the Eyes
Eva –>"Your eyes will be opened... The eyes of both were opened.
ChristAnd he showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory
Vanity of life
and you will be like God
ChristI will give you all this
THE VICTORY OF CHRIST IS OURS!
4. WHY DOES GOD ALLOW TEMPTATION?
A. BECAUSE IT DEVELOPS CHARACTER AND FAITH.
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1 Peter 1:7 "so that the tested genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that perishes, though..."
perishable is tested with fire, may it be found in praise, glory, and honor when it is revealed
"Jesus Christ." Also read: 1 Peter 5:8-9
B. BECAUSE IT KEEPS THE CHRISTIAN HUMBLE.
2 Corinthians 12:7 "And to keep me from being conceited because of the surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh,"
a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure
C. BECAUSE IN VICTORY THE POWER OF GOD OVER SATAN IS DEMONSTRATED.
1 Corinthians 10:13 "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you...
will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but will also provide along with the temptation the
exit, so that you may endure.
D. BECAUSE IN OVERCOMING, THE CHRISTIAN IS REWARDED AND PROVIDED WITH JOY.
Revelation 2:7 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers, I will give to eat from the tree of life..."
to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
Also read: Revelation 2:11,17; Job 42:5
E. BECAUSE NO ONE WILL BE CROWNED IN HEAVEN UNLESS THEY OVERCOME TEMPTATION.
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
5. How to overcome temptation?
A. THAT IS THE PURPOSE OF GOD, THAT WE OVERCOME.
1 Corinthians 10:13 "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able."
will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear, but will also provide along with the temptation the
exit, so that you may endure.
B. WE MUST NOT SEEK TEMPTATION, BUT AVOID IT.
1 Corinthians 6:18 "Flee from fornication. Every other sin that a man commits is outside of the body.
body; but he who fornicates sins against his own body.
Read also: 1 Corinthians 10:14; 1 Timothy 6:11
C. WE MUST WATCH AND PRAY.
Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the ...
meat is weak.
D. WE MUST READ, MEDITATE, CONFESS, AND OBEY THE WORD OF GOD.
Revelation 12:11 "And they have overcome him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony
of them, and they despised their lives unto death.
Read also: Matthew 4:1-11
E. WE MUST ATTEND TO THE HOUSE OF GOD AND SEEK GOD FREQUENTLY.
Hebrews 10:25: "not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and
all the more as you see the day approaching.
