Every man faces temptation. No exceptions. And if you’re a follower of Jesus, you have the ability to deal with it in a godly way, just like Jesus did. Let’s talk about how to do that.
Talking Points:
- Every man faces temptation. No exceptions. And if you’re a follower of Jesus, you have the ability to deal with it in a godly way just like Jesus did.
- Here’s how temptation works: James 1:14-15
- It starts with a thought.
- Then you act on it once.
- Then it becomes a habit.
- Then it brings death.
- Choke out temptation: James 4:7-10
- Humble yourself.
- Actively resist.
- Pursue God.
- Grieve your sin.
- Humble yourself.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some of your greatest temptations right now? Rate yourself on a scale from 1-10 on how well you’re doing at battling against them.
- Talk about the progression of temptation: thought, action, habit, death. Have you experienced this?
- Read James 1:14-15. If you’re comfortable sharing, talk about how a sin struggle got started. What kind of “death” came from it in your life?
- Read James 4:7-10. What does it look like to humble yourself regarding this struggle? How can you actively resist temptation?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
