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FROM DYSFUNCTION TO A NEW DAY (3 OF 4)

by Kerry Shook

Scripture: James 1:13-15
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From Dysfunction to a New Day (3 of 4)
Series: New Day, New Way
Kerry Shook


"The thief's purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness."
John 10:10 (TLB)

"And though she spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused to go to bed with her or even be with her. One day he went into the house to attend to his duties, and none of the household servants was inside. She caught him by his cloak and said, "Come to bed with me!" But he left his cloak in her hand and ran out of the house." Genesis 39:10-12 (NIV)

"When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death." James 1:13-15 (NIV)

-DESIRE

"...each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire..." vs 14a

-DECEPTION

"...we are tempted when...we are dragged away and enticed..." vs 14b

"Joseph refused. "Look," he told her, "my master trusts me with everything in the entire household...How can I do such a wicked thing as this? It would be a great sin against God."" Genesis 39:8,9 (TLB)

-DESTRUCTION

"Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death." James 1:15 (NIV)

"But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness." 1 John 1:9 (NLT)

"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." ...

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