The Anatomy of TemptationThe Anatomy of Temptation

James 1:9-18

Verses 9-11 - Verses 9-11 - Jesus The Equalizer Jesus The Equalizer

• The Poor Are Exalted

• The Rich Are Made Low

• Temporal Nature of Riches

• Equal in Christ – Gal.3:26-29

Verses 12 – Verses 12 – Enduring Temptations / TrialsEnduring Temptations / Trials• Enduring - to stay under (behind), that is, remain; figuratively

to undergo, that is, bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere: - abide, endure, (take) patient (-ly), suffer, tarry behind. to remain, i.e. abide, not recede or flee. To persevere: under misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one’s faith in Christ. To endure, bear bravely and calmly: ill treatments

• Tempted To Sin or Trial in General• Stand The Test• Crown of Life, Crown of Righteousness, Crown of Glory• The Lord Has Promised• To Those Who Love God, Jn.14:15, I Jn.2:2-5, ch.5:3

Verses Verses 13-1613-16 - - The Anatomy of TemptationThe Anatomy of Temptation• “When” Not “If” Tempted, Inevitable - vs.2• Don’t Blame God• Not Tempt Us – What About Gen.22:1? Heb.11:17

• Own Lusts – Desires Enticed, “Bait”

• 1Jn.2:15-17, Gen.3:1-6, Matt.4:1-11• Conception and Birth• Sin or Transgression Committed• Sin Brings Death, Rom.8:1-2, Ezk.18:20• Do Not Err on the Topic

Some Suggestions to Help Fight TemptationSome Suggestions to Help Fight Temptation

• God’s Will is Good, Gen.3:5-6, Deut.6:24, Rom.12:2

• We Are Responsible• It Does Not Last Forever, Jm.4:7

• Think on Good Things, Pr.4:23, Mt.15:19, Ps.119:11

• We Can Win in Jesus, 1 Jn.5:4

• Pray For Strength, Mt.6:13, Heb.4:16

Vs.17-18 Vs.17-18 - God’s Gifts To Humanity- God’s Gifts To Humanity

• Good Gifts - Physical Blessings

• Perfect Gifts – Spiritual Blessings• God is Constant, Unwavering, Heb.13:8

• We are Begotten By the Word, Lk.8:11, Jn.3:5, 1 Pet.1:23

• First Fruits unto God, 1st Century Christians. Signal Many More to Come

Are You Begotten of God?Are You Begotten of God?1. Hear the Gospel of Christ, Acts 2:22

2. Believe in Jesus Christ, 1 Cor.15:1-4

3. Repent and Turn to God, Acts 17:30

4. Confess Jesus Before Men, Matt.10:32

5. Be Baptized, Mark 16:16

------------------------------------- Be Thou Faithful Unto Death,

Rev.2:10

If Err From The Truth: Repent and Pray God, Ac.19:18