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Fighting Temptation to WIN!

Matthew 4:1-11

ROUND 1:  Cravings  Matt 4:2-4

The temptation is to satisfy our cravings in a way that dishonors God.

ROUND 2:  Testing God Matt 4:5-7

The temptation is to test God when what God wants is for us to trust Him.

ROUND 3: Shortcuts  Matt 4:-8-10

The temptation is to take shortcuts and skip the hard stuff.

Tips for the fight:

• Recognize the source of your temptation.
• Acknowledge the enemy can only appeal to the desires you already have.
• Project where the temptation will take you (long term).
• Resist!

Where do you face your most dangerous temptation?

Next Steps:

• Add to my arsenal for the battle against temptation by choosing 1 or 2 relevant scriptures to memorize.
  • For general temptation: I Cor 10:13; James 4:7-8; Phil 2:13.
  • For boasting: Matt 6:1. Fighting lust: Matt 5:27-28.
  • Fighting  anger: Matt 5:21-22.
  • Find others for your temptation!
• Join the journey through the New Testament by reading 5 chapters/week.
• Take a step deeper into community by participating in a home group for the Jan-Feb session.