Overcoming Temptation
TEXT: - 1Cor 10:13, James l:2-4.
Aim:- To alert Christian on the need to always prepare to face temptation and how to overcome them.
INTRODUCTION
The temptation of Jesus in spite of all the forty days fasting shows that the actual, anointing and several fasting and prayer we have embanked on, are not enough to forbid temptation from coming our ways, but can help us to prepare and to overcome them when we are faced with one.
If we must be like Christ, Glorified and reign with him, we must face and overcome our temptation. James 1:2 2peter 2:9
Absolute trust in God and his word combined with our faith will keep us triumphed over any temptation that may attend our way. Rev 3:10, 1John 5:4
QUESTION FOR DISCUSSION
- How can we combat temptation and overcome as Christians, according to these textss:
- Matt 4:4.
- Eph:6:18
- Eph: 6:10-17
- Gal: 5:16-17
CONCLUSION
We' must be prepared always to face and overcome temptation. However, our victory is sure if we know and walk in truth of his word, he has promised to be with us in our time of affection
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: It is not a sin to be tempted, but it is a sin to fall into temptation
MEMORY VERSE: James 1:12
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