“Truth Learned In The Fire”, I Corinthians 10:13, Pastor Jim Davis

I Corinthians 10:13

Temptation

For the purpose of failure — this is not God.

For the purpose of a test - this is good because it shows if you are ready for the task.

His mercy.

God allows you to be tempted because you are important to the kingdom of God.

If you are never tempted, you aren’t a threat to the Devil’s realm. You might be going WITH the Devil.

Billy Sunday, evangelist.

The Lord’s Prayer, a template.

Garden of Gethsemane - I was praying about you.

Pray lest ye enter into temptation.

Watch, take some notes, bring your mind to the situation.

The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.

Fertile field for temptation for the Devil to take you down.
Physical health, depression.
Flesh is weak, Satan can take advantage of it.

Watch.
Rise.
Pray.
Do something to break the chain.


2. We won’t get away from temptation or sin. Jesus didn’t.

John 13:16
A servant is not greater than his lord.

John 15:20
If Jesus was persecuted, they will persecute you.

Matthew 14:10
What you do with the temptation or the persecution.

3. Jesus was tempted himself.
Jesus could handle it.

Hebrews 4:15
When you are tempted, He gets it.

4. Jesus is here to help us. He understands.

2 Peter 2:9
Deliver the godly out of temptation. Thou has kept the word of my patience.

5. Never be confused. God never tempts us to fail.

James 1:13-14
Man’s own lusts and enticements.

Know where it comes from.
God will only test us to strengthen us.

I Corinthians 10:13
Never give up.
God is faithful.

Romans 3:4
I can’t take it!
God — yes you can.
I am STRONGER.