Overcoming Temptation
James 1:12-15
I. Purpose of Temptation
A. drawn away - from the plan of God
B. lust - a natural desire taken to extreme
C. entice - bait a hook
II. Promises for temptation
A. Hebrews 2:18 - The Lord is sensitive to our temptation
B. I Corinthians 10:13 - No temptation is too great
C. II Peter 2:9 - The Lord knows how to deliver
III. Prevailing over temptation
A. Pray before temptation arrives - Luke 11:4
B. Reason through temptation before it arrives
C. Refuse temptation before it arrives
D. Flee temptation when it arrives
