Bible Truth Outline #14

It is inevitable that temptations would come upon the whole world (Rev. 3:10). Yet, God promises that Christian can be "rescued" from them (II Pet. 2:9), "aided" in temptation (Heb. 2:18), and provided a means of "escape" and "endurance" when tempted (I Cor. 10:13). Being tempted, IN ITSELF, IS not sin, for even Jesus was tempted (Matt. 4:1). It's GIVING IN to temptation where sin happens. How can we avoid sinning when tempted?

A. Psalm 119:9,11. What will happen when a person has God's Word "hidden" in his heart?

III. Avoid Wrong Companions.

A. I Cor. 15:33. What can associating with wrong companions do to a person's character?

B. Prov. 1:10-16. What should we do when people talk to us about doing wrong things?

C. Prov. 22:24-25. Why is it dangerous to associate with people who are not trying to serve God?

IV. Think About the Word of God.

A. Phil. 4:8. What are some of the things a Christian should be thinking about during the day?

B. Psalm 1:1-2. How frequently should a person be thinking about God's law?

V. Control the Use of Your Eyes.

A. Psalm 101:3-4. How does what we see affect our being tempted?

B. Job 31:1. Is it possible to control what we look at? Can we control what we THINK about when we see something?

VI. Watch Your Attitude Toward Material Things.

A. I Tim. 6:9-10. How does "wanting things" lead to temptation and eventually sin?

 

VII. Develop Self Control.

A. James 1:13-15. Who is responsible for our being tempted? Unless checked, what can this lead to?

B. I Cor. 7:3-5. What should married couples do in order to avoid being tempted to sin sexually?

VIII. Be Constantly Alert.

A. Gal. 6:1. How could our involvement in trying to help someone caught in sin become a temptation to us?

B. I Pet. 5:8-9. Why is failing to keep alert so dangerous?

Other discussion questions:

1. What situations prove the most tempting to you?

2. What measures have you taken to keep temptations from leading you into sin?

3. Why do some people seem to be plagued by temptations more than others?

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