The Seeds of Temptation
James 1:13-16
God sends trials for our good; Satan sends temptation for our destruction.
What are the seeds of temptation?
A temptation is an enticement to sin.
What is really behind door #1?
A test, a trial, and a temptation.
How does the seed of temptation tempt?
What are temptations two lines of attack?
What are some excuses that you use to rationalize your sin?
How is advertising like a temptation?
Who plants the seeds of temptation?
God? Satan? Anyone besides me?
What is blame shifting? (Gen 3:12; Proverbs 19:3; Calvin & Hobbes)
Does God plant the seeds of temptation?
“Temptation is an impulse to sin, and since God is not susceptible to any such
desire for evil he cannot be seen as desiring that it be brought about in man.”
Law
Does Satan? The devil made me do it!
He is a great salesman, but you sign the deal.
Who waters the seed of temptation?
Trojan horse and temptation
We are drawn away by our own lusts.
Squirrel in the trap
What do the seeds of temptation grow into?
What should I do with the seeds of temptation?
(Prov 4:23; Ephesians 6:11; Colossians 3:2-4; 1 Corinthians 10:13)