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Luke 4
Jan 12, 2014
Hebrews 4:15-16 (NIV)
For we do not have a high priest
who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been
tempted in every way, just as we are---yet he did not sin. [16] Let us then
approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy
and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Jesus faced temptation as a man
not as God, so he can sympathize.
Christ has authority over Satan,
so this temptation was done for us.
Oscar Wilde said, "I can
resist anything but temptation."
When you become a Christian the devil
will tempt you, it always happens and it "comes in attractive
packages."
James 1:12 (NIV)
Blessed is the one who perseveres
under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown
of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Aspects of temptation:
1. Where does temptation come
from?
Where there is no desire on our
part then there is no temptation. It takes you And the devil
5 steps:
1. Opportunity - Temptation
2. Under its powers - Desire -
take it for a test drive
3. Almost hooked-
4. Still a way out
5. In sin comes death - guilt and
separation from God.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV)
No temptation has overtaken you
except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to
be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the
way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
We play a role and our heart is
wicked.
2. When does temptation generally
come?
Usually after a great triumph.
After a mountain top experience,
comes the trial.
New Christians usually know this
and older Christians usually fall to Pride and sin.
3. Who does temptation come to?
Those brand new and those that
are a real threat to the kingdom of darkness.
"If you have not been
through the devils sifter, then you probably are not worth sifting."
4. How does temptation come?
Usually enters right through the
mind.
2 Corinthians 11:3 (NKJV)
But I fear, lest somehow, as the
serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the
simplicity that is in Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (NKJV)
For the weapons of our warfare
are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, [5] casting down
arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
5. Where is the best place to be
when temptation comes?
In the will of God.
We bring it upon ourselves when
we are outside of the will of God.
In the wrong place, with the
wrong people and you......do the wrong thing!:
In a bar, hanging with old
drinking buddies....you gets drunk.
Luke 4:3 (NKJV)
And the devil said to Him,
"If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread."
He was in the desert and hadn't
eaten for 40 days, he was with the devil. Did he sin....no: How did Jesus deal
with the devil: he referenced scripture. He put spiritual over physical.
Jesus did not dispute the
statement of the devil. Satan has been given charge of this world.
Jesus understood you would serve
what you worship.
Luke 4:9-11 (NKJV)
9[Then he brought Him to
Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are
the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here.] [ ] 10For it is written: [ ] ‘
He shall give His angels charge over you,[ ] To keep you,’[ ] [ ] 11and, [ ] ‘
In their hands they shall bear you up,[ ] Lest you dash your foot against a
stone.’”
Bible illiteracy makes us more
susceptible to sin.
Psalm 91:11-12 (NKJV)
For He shall give His angels
charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. [12] In their hands they shall
bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
The devil misquoted scripture to
Jesus.
Christ said you should not test
your God:
Luke 4:12 (NKJV)
And Jesus answered and said to
him, "It has been said, 'You shall not tempt the LORD your God.'"
Trust The Lord but do not test
him.
6. What do we use to protect
ourselves? The Word of God is the offensive weapon.
Psalm 119:9,11 (NKJV)
How can a young man cleanse his
way? By taking heed according to Your word. [11] Your word I have hidden in my
heart, That I might not sin against You.
When the devil attacks, you use
Scripture to defend. "It is written..."
Romans 8:1 (NKJV)
There is therefore now no
condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the
flesh, but according to the Spirit.
Philippians 1:6 (NKJV)
being confident of this very
thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day
of Jesus Christ;
John 3:16 (NKJV)
For God so loved the world that
He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish
but have everlasting life.
We are blessed when we endure it.
The devil will attack from the front and slip through the back door. You fought
him off and then you are Prideful for that, he still got you.
You have to be aware of that
tactic and protect yourselves.
Is Jesus Christ living inside
you?
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