12 Tests - Developing a Faith that Works

Test 2: How Do You Respond to Temptation?

James 1:13-18

Pastor Joel Sutton; January 17, 2010

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Where does that voice of temptation come from?

• The source is not from God! (v. 13)
  
  
• The source is ourselves. (vv. 14-15)
• • Desire
  • Deception
  • Disobedience
  • Death

How can we triumph over temptation?

• Avoid being Deceived. (v. 16)
• • Stay out of certain places
  • Flee immorality
    
    
• Know the Source of our Triumph. (vv. 17-18)

Take Home Idea: Don't be deceived! God is NOT the cause of our SIN, He is the SOURCE of our TRIUMPH!