3. Nothing matters
but the kingdom.
But because of the
kingdom everything
matters.
Gordon Spykman
theologian (1926-1993)
4. "There is not a square inch in
the whole domain of our
human existence over which
Christ, who is Sovereign over
all, does not cry: 'Mine!'"
Abraham Kuyper
15. James 1:13 When
tempted, no one should
say, “God is tempting me.”
For God cannot be
tempted by evil, nor does
he tempt anyone;
James 1:14 but each one
is tempted when, by his
own evil desire, he is
dragged away and
enticed.
16. Matthew 4:1
Then Jesus was led by
the Spirit into the desert
to be tempted by the
devil.
17. Matthew 4:1
Then Jesus was led by
the Spirit into the desert
to be tempted by the
devil.
Matthew 4:3 The tempter
came to him and said, “If
you are the Son of God,
tell these stones to
become bread.”
19. Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high
priest who is unable to
sympathise with our
weaknesses, but we have
one who has been
tempted in every way,
just as we are — yet was
without sin.
22. Lessons in dealing with temptation
1. Temptation is not a sin
2. We can’t always resist
temptation by separation
23. “What settings are you in when
you fall? Avoid them. What
props do you have that support
your sin? Eliminate them. What
people are you usually with?
Avoid them
Charles Spurgeon
24.
25. Lessons in dealing with temptation
1. Temptation is not a sin
2. We can’t always resist
temptation by separation
26. Lessons in dealing with temptation
1. Temptation is not a sin
2. We can’t always resist
temptation by separation
3. Temptation is a
problem for us all
27. 1Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what
is common to man. And God is faithful; he
will not let you be tempted beyond what
you can bear.
28. 1Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what
is common to man. And God is faithful; he
will not let you be tempted beyond what
you can bear.
But when you are tempted, he will also
provide a way out so that you can stand
up under it.
29. Lessons in dealing with temptation
1. Temptation is not a sin
2. We can’t always resist
temptation by separation
3. Temptation is a
problem for us all
30. Lessons in dealing with temptation
1. Temptation is not a sin
2. We can’t always resist
temptation by separation
3. Temptation is a
problem for us all
4. There is always a way out
31. Lessons in dealing with temptation
1. Temptation is not a sin
2. We can’t always resist
temptation by separation
3. Temptation is a
problem for us all
4. There is always a way out
5. Pray!
33. Watch and prayso that
you will not fall into temptation
Mark 14:38
34. Lessons in dealing with temptation
1. Temptation is not a sin
2. We can’t always resist
temptation by separation
3. Temptation is a
problem for us all
4. There is always a way out
5. Pray!
35. Lessons in dealing with temptation
1. Temptation is not a sin
2. We can’t always resist
temptation by separation
3. Temptation is a
problem for us all
4. There is always a way out
5. Pray!
6. Accountability
36. Lessons in dealing with temptation
1. Temptation is not a sin
2. We can’t always resist
temptation by separation
3. Temptation is a
problem for us all
4. There is always a way out
5. Pray!
6. Accountability
7. We mess up - deal with it!
