How to Handle Temptation - 11.10.19

James 1:13-18

I. Don’t Be Surprised (v. 13)

a. Everyone is tempted
b. Temptation is inevitable
c. Temptation is personal

II. Don’t Be Confused (13-15)

a. Charles Swindoll maintains that a literal translation would be “Don’t even remotely suggest that God has anything to do with your temptation.”

· It begins with desire
· It leads to deception
· It results in disobedience

III. Don’t Be Deceived (16-18)

· 1 Corinthians 10:13