Well, last night i spoke on what we blogged on this past monday night: temptation. the key verses i used were Luke 4:1-13. tonight we'll focus again on that text but along with a few other key scriptures that go along with it. out of my "Teen Study Bible" by Zondervan i read a section that was in there about this topic. i'm going to write out what it says so you can read some things more in detail.
"THE DEVIL DIDN'T MAKE YOU DO IT"
"The devil made me do it!" Some people actually believe that Satan is responsible when they do something that's wrong. But is he? First Chronicles 21:1 tells you that Satan "incited" David to do something wrong. When David was later confronted by God, he didn't say, "The devil made me do it." He said, "I am the one who has sinned and done wrong" (1 Chronicles 21:17). Satan may tempt you, but he can't make you sin. It's your choice, and you don't have to choose to do wrong. You're free to choose what is right.
So what should you do when Satan tempts you?
1) Remember what the Bible teaches and act on it
{Matthew 4:1-11}.
2) "Resist the devil, and he will flee"
{James 4:7}.
3) Remember: Christ is far more powerful than Satan
{1 John 4:4}.
So as you read tonight blog on what you feel God has been teaching you through these devotions on temptation this week. Have a great weekend guys/gals!!! See you at Illuminate!
*josh
amen Brother
ReplyDeleteWe can't beat the devil alone... someone told me that if you try to resist temptation and fear alone it'll come back 10 times stronger. You have to replace it with something stronger. Jesus can help you through any temptation or situation. Just trust him and you'll see.
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