Walk in newness of life - 2 Corinthians 5 : 17

• Free from the powers of sin but not from temptations• God’s standard of holiness – 1 Peter 1:16

Overcoming Temptation

Temptation occurs when a person’s will is tested to see whether he will

sin or not.

What is temptation ?

I John 2: 15 -161. Lust of the flesh – physical gratification2. Lust of the eye – things that appeals to

the eye3. Pride of Life – things one takes pride in

e.g career, wealth , fame.

Areas of temptation

James 1 : 14 -15But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and

enticed. Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin ,

when it is full grown , brings forth death.

Danger of constant yielding to temptation : Spiritual death

1. Confession – 1 John 1 : 92. Repentance* – Luke 3:8 a

* Repentance is not just feeling remorseful

but a commitment not to sin again

How to restore our relationship with God ?

1. Kept God’s word in one’s heart –Psalm 119:11

2. Flee - 2 Tim 2 : 223. Guard thought life4. Watch and pray5. Serve the Lord and avoid idle time and

activities6. Seek fellowship of the godly7. Seek help from godly members

How to overcome temptation ?

James 1:12Blessed 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.

Concluding verse

Tom, a Christian, is a member of your HF. He is seeing another woman who is not a believer. You as the HF leader had approached him. He is defensive and claim that there is nothing sinister about their relationship. Other members in the HF knew otherwise about their relationship. What do you do next ?

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