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· 615 viewsBarry Johnson leads a discussion on Temptation's Characteristics. So one can avoid the trappings of sin.
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II. CHARACTERISTICS
II. CHARACTERISTICS
A. The Taste of Temptation
A. The Taste of Temptation
What savory flavor! Temptation always appeals to the vulnerable part of your heart. The taste will be palatable, persistent and powerful. Yet undeniably, it is never good to the last bite.
“When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.”
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6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.
Temptation is …
• Enticing It appeals to your hopes and desires.
• Enjoyable It promises you immense pleasure.
• Evasive It evades the truth with excuses.
• Enslaving It ensnares your mind and emotions.
• Escalating It multiplies your appetite for more.
• Elusive It fails to produce what was promised.
• Exclusive It restricts your relationship with God.
“They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.”
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19 They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved.
B. Trapped by Temptation
B. Trapped by Temptation
The time to deal with temptation is when you first feel drawn—well before the first bite is taken. Turn quickly from the enticing thought, for once you taste its fruit, you are sure to find yourself trapped by its poisonous pleasure.
“The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.”
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6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them,
but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.
The Temptation Trap
• Are you denying the temptation?
• Are you defensive about your actions?
• Are you downcast with hidden guilt?
• Are you distracted from other interests?
• Are you dreading eventual exposure?
• Are you doubtful of your salvation?
“My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare.”
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15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
for he will pluck my feet out of the net.