1. Temptation comes in many forms such as wanting to be something we're not or do something we shouldn't. 2. Jesus was tempted to show that temptation is something everyone faces. How we respond to temptation can make us stronger or cause us to fall away. 3. When tempted, we can pray for strength and find a way out through God's faithfulness. Looking to Jesus will help us endure and receive the promise of eternal life.

1. TEMPTATION. .
.
Are you ready for the battle?

2. Don’t be
fooled by
temptation
there are many
forms of temptation

3. We are tempted. . .
1.To be something we are not to be with
someone we want
2.To do something we shouldn’t to get
something want
3.To dilute a standard we have to satisfy
a desire
there are many
forms of temptation

4. Last Week
• Mark 14:37-38 Then he returned to his disciples and
found them sleeping. "Simon," he said to Peter, "are
you asleep? Could you not keep watch for one hour?
[38] Watch and pray so that you will not fall into
temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is
weak."
• We looked at this from accountability but what about the
temptation that was presented through fatigue?

5. Something further to consider
• John 10:10 The thief comes only to
steal and kill and destroy; I have come
that they may have life, and have it to
the full.

6. • To take the
property of
another
wrongfully and
especially as a
Steal habitual or
regular
practice.

7. Kill
• To deprive of life
• To cause death
• To put an end to

8. Destroy • To ruin the
structure, o
rganic
existence, or
condition of
something
•To ruin
as if by
tearing
to
shreds

9. Temptation
One way the enemy . . .

10. Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led by the
Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the
devil.
1. Temptation is for everyone
a. Jesus was tempted (purposefully)
b. Why shouldn’t we expect to be tempted
2. Temptation doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
a. Temptation is always an opportunity to do right
b. Temptation can make us better
i. Strengthen us
ii. Make us wiser
iii. Teach us about ourselves

11. Luke 8:13 Those on the rock are the ones who receive
the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no
root. They believe for a little while, but in the time of
testing (temptation) they fall away.
1. We have a choice of the type of seed we are
a. Those on the rock, or the path or the
thorny ground
2. Temptation can take you out if you are not
careful
a. There will be a time tempting so plan on it
b. If not rooted you WILL fall away

12. Luke 22:40 On reaching the place, he said
to them, "Pray that you will not fall into
temptation."
1. There is something we can do about temptation
a. What does Jesus say to do not to fall into
temptation?
Pray

13. 1 Cor. 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what
is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let
you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when
you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that
you can stand up under it.
1. Temptation is not that powerful
a. It is all common
b. We will be tempted
i. You ain’t that special
a. God has already planned for it, for you
i. Through his faithfulness
ii. Through his provision

14. 1 Timothy 6:9 People who want to get rich fall into
temptation and a trap and into many foolish and
harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and
destruction.
1. Figure out your tempter
a. “people who want to get “rich”
i. What is your wealth?

15. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under
trial, because when he has stood the test, he will
receive the crown of life that God has promised to
those who love him.
1. There is a blessing in the outcome
a. Blessing = satisfaction
i. The crown of life comes from passing the test
ii. The Crown of life is peace now and peace
forevermore

16. Verse 1
Refrain:
Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin;
Ask the Savior to help
Each vict’ry will help you some other to win;
you, comfort, strengthen and
Fight manfully onward, dark passions subdue;
keep you; He is willing to aid
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through. you, He will
carry you through
Verse 2
Shun evil companions, bad language disdain,
God’s name hold in rev’rence, nor take it in vain;
Be thoughtful and earnest, kindhearted and true;
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.
Verse 2
To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown,
Through faith we will conquer, though oft’ cast down;
He who is our Savior, our strengh will renew
Look ever to Jesus He’ll carry you through