When Temptation Comes
Larry Wynn
Matthew 4:1-11
INTRODUCTION
A. What are the temptations people have the greatest struggles with today? A survey of ''Discipleship Journal'' readers revealed:
1. Materialism at the top for the number one temptation. This was followed by pride, self-centeredness, and laziness. Anger/bitterness tied for fifth place with sexual lust. Envy, gluttony, and lying rounded out the list.
2. Respondents also shared they feel most vulnerable to temptation when they have not been spending much time with God (81%) and when they are overtired (57%).
3. The most effective strategies for re- sistiang recurring temptations were prayer (84%), avoiding tempting sit- uations (76%), Bible study (66%), and accountability to someone else(52%),
B. Three preliminary observations I want to make before getting into a message that will help you deal with temptation.
1. There is a vast difference between temptation and sin.
2. The greater your position in life the greater the temptation.
3. Jesus Christ is the source of power for effectively dealing with temptation. (Don't think just because you have some religious connection in your life you have that power. The power is in Christ!)
I. THE TRUTH ABOUT TEMPTATION
(THERE ARE LOTS OF MIS-CONCEPTIONS ABOUT TEMPTATION. THE ACCOUNT OF JESUS IN MATTHEW 4 CAN STRAIGHTEN OUT THOSE MIS-CONCEPTIONS. THERE WE FIND THE TRUTH.
A. TEMPTATION IS PERMITTED BY GOD.
1. ''Jesus was led up by the Spirit...''
2. It is a misconception that God shelters His children from the temptations of life. He is the source for handling those temptations.
B. TEMPTATION COMES AT YOUR WEAKNESS.
1. vs. 2: ''Jesus was hungry.'' In vs. 3 the word is not actually ''if'' but since.
2. Satan will tempt you in the area that is your weakness:
ILLUSTRATION: Lust: Beautiful women Greed: Money and things money can buy.
Jealousy: The gain and attention and success of others.
3. He knows ...
Larry Wynn
Matthew 4:1-11
INTRODUCTION
A. What are the temptations people have the greatest struggles with today? A survey of ''Discipleship Journal'' readers revealed:
1. Materialism at the top for the number one temptation. This was followed by pride, self-centeredness, and laziness. Anger/bitterness tied for fifth place with sexual lust. Envy, gluttony, and lying rounded out the list.
2. Respondents also shared they feel most vulnerable to temptation when they have not been spending much time with God (81%) and when they are overtired (57%).
3. The most effective strategies for re- sistiang recurring temptations were prayer (84%), avoiding tempting sit- uations (76%), Bible study (66%), and accountability to someone else(52%),
B. Three preliminary observations I want to make before getting into a message that will help you deal with temptation.
1. There is a vast difference between temptation and sin.
2. The greater your position in life the greater the temptation.
3. Jesus Christ is the source of power for effectively dealing with temptation. (Don't think just because you have some religious connection in your life you have that power. The power is in Christ!)
I. THE TRUTH ABOUT TEMPTATION
(THERE ARE LOTS OF MIS-CONCEPTIONS ABOUT TEMPTATION. THE ACCOUNT OF JESUS IN MATTHEW 4 CAN STRAIGHTEN OUT THOSE MIS-CONCEPTIONS. THERE WE FIND THE TRUTH.
A. TEMPTATION IS PERMITTED BY GOD.
1. ''Jesus was led up by the Spirit...''
2. It is a misconception that God shelters His children from the temptations of life. He is the source for handling those temptations.
B. TEMPTATION COMES AT YOUR WEAKNESS.
1. vs. 2: ''Jesus was hungry.'' In vs. 3 the word is not actually ''if'' but since.
2. Satan will tempt you in the area that is your weakness:
ILLUSTRATION: Lust: Beautiful women Greed: Money and things money can buy.
Jealousy: The gain and attention and success of others.
3. He knows ...
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