Takeaways
Man is capable of resisting temptation, as demonstrated by examples from the Bible.
Temptation itself is not sinful; it is how we respond to it that matters.
Jesus, as our high priest, understands our struggles with temptation and provides strength and guidance.
To resist temptation, we should flee from it and set ourselves up for success. Set yourself up for success by fleeing from temptation and turning to God.
Recognize that even strong individuals can fall if not careful.
Take extreme measures to overcome sexual temptations, such as deleting social media accounts and breaking off unhealthy relationships.
Control your thoughts and actions, and seek help and accountability from fellow believers.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Resisting Temptation
00:28 The False Teaching of Calvinism
01:22 The Ability to Resist Temptation
03:19 Jesus as Our High Priest
04:42 Jesus' Temptation in the Wilderness
06:03 Lessons from Jesus' Temptation
07:29 What Not to Do When Tempted
11:18 Knowing There is a Way of Escape
12:47 Setting Yourself Up for Success
27:10 Knowing That We Can Fall
27:34 Turning to God
30:06 Overcoming Sexual Temptations
33:38 Taking Extreme Measures
36:23 Controlling Ourselves
39:29 Getting Back Up After Failure
44:15 Confessing and Repenting of Sin
47:10 Submitting to God and Resisting the Devil
48:46 Doing a Reality Check
49:19 Finding Freedom in Jesus
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