How To Overcome Our Problem With Sin
How Does Sin Develop
James 1:12-15
–Stage –At
1 – Temptation.
this point, sin is not yet. (Matt. 4:1) Lord was tempted, but without sin. (Heb. 4:15; 2:18)
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–Our
How Does Sin Develop
James 1:15a
–Stage
2 – Sin itself.
–Temptation –Sin
becomes sin only when we act upon the temptation. is, desire + opportunity + action.
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How Does Sin Develop
James 1:15b
– Sin and its consequence. spiritual separation. Desire + opportunity + (Gen. 2:15-17, 3:22-24) –First forgiveness action + noseparation is in this life. (Isa. 59:1-2) –Second separation in life to come. (Rev. 21:8)
–Stage 3 –Death =
= Death
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How To Overcome Sin
Change your desires
–There
How do we change our desires?
–Rely
must be a change in every Christian. (Rom. 12:1-2; Gal. 5:24) on God’s Word. (Ps. 119:9-11; Matt. 4:2-11) we read, we will want to serve God. (Ps. 116:12-14a; 104)
How does the Word change us?
–When
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How To Overcome Sin
Limit the opportunities
–Only
We help by:
–Avoiding
tempted when there is desire and opportunity. –It can be done by asking God’s help. (Matt. 6:13a; 26:41) certain situations. (Ps. 101:3-4) –Avoiding certain people. (Ps. 101:6-7)
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How To Overcome Sin
Exercise Self-control
–Not
How do we exercise self-control?
add to our faith. (Gal. 5:22-23; 2 Pet. 1:5-6) –Strengthened by the Spirit.
(Rom. 8:12-13, Phil. 4:13)
–Must
sin to be tempted, only when we act upon the desire.
How To Overcome Sin
Obtain forgiveness
–Sin
is victorious only if it ends in eternal punishment. our propitiation. (1 Jn. 2:1-2)
blood, our forgiveness. (Acts 22:16; 8:22; 1 Jn. 1:9)
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–Christ,
–His
Some final Observations
God helps us “control our desires”
God helps us “limit the opportunities” God helps us “exercise selfcontrol” God helps us “obtain forgiveness”
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