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See this videoNote what strikes you the most

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This Bible Study is NOT to list Dos and DON’TsThis session is NOT to point accusing fingers at anyoneThis session is NOT to ridicule anyoneWe are here to stand together and fight the bane of our lives

How sin comes about

The very foundation of sin in man was birthed from rebellion against God- Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

Temptation- James 1:13-15

Satan also brings temptation. He does so in 3 dimensions for he is the god of this world. 2 Corinthians 4:4; Luke 4:6

Jesus himself was tempted in 3 dimensions. 1 John 2:16; Luke 4:13

The devil never gives up – he switches and he runs to and fro – Job, 1peter 5:8 till he find what will bring you down…so we must stay up and be on guard too!

Why does temptation seem so attractive and powerful?

When is sin sweetest? II Timothy 2:22

Do we always have a choice to sin or not to sin?

When does temptation turn into sin?

Why can’t God just take us away from places where we will fall into sin?

The nature of sin It is seemingly sweet, it seems to offer better offers, solutions and

pleasure, it is easy and desirous to the flesh (not the spirit). It starts as a

temptation, luring, it drags and then knocks down, then accuses then asks

for a refresher, then enslaves then kills

Our problem is not that we don’t know our sins. Our greatest challenge is

working out how to overcome them!

What the enemy plans

Make us feel God has rejected us…’

Magnifying SIN over GRACE by making sin the ONLY way out BUT 1 Corinthians 10:13

Deaden our Spiritual conscience - make those sins part of us such that we feel they are normal after all ‘I am human!

YOU ARE NOT STUCK – Romans 8: 12 - 17

This is the bottom-line:

FLESH VS. SPIRIT BATTLEOLD MAN VS. NEW MAN

Romans 7: 18-19; 24-25

In the end, one must win

Reasons for TemptationIt is a test of our loyalty e.g Job – How much do you love God? How much are you willing to sacrifice for Him? 1corinthains 10:13; 1 John 2:15

Your promotion is in temptations! How do you view them? Liabilities or Stepping stones, Jesus too was tempted. It is very risky and the rewards too are quite high.

Strengthen our weakness as a show of His grace and power.2 Corinthians 12: 7-10. He is able ONLY if we want HIM to and are ready to take the steps

KNOW THESE

We must believe that God is good. The Devil is sly causing us to doubt His goodness - Genesis 3: 4-5; John 8: 44

We are fully responsible for our choices and behaviours Romans 14:12

Deliverance is possible

You can let go of the old and embrace the new. Accept his grace. Amazing grace!

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HOW DO WE OVERCOME SIN?

OVERCOMING SIN

Acknowledge that by strength shall no man prevail Zechariah 4:6 Take it one step at a time

Know the WORD and SPEAK it – How did Jesus beat Satan?

Pray and find your weakness, build your

The Devil can’t stand Christians who understand their position in Christ, he can’t stand talking Christians.

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