Do not sit around and wait for temptation to destroy you, flee

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Your Trial Is For Good.

1-Corinthians_10-13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it

Text.

James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

2 Corinthians 12:6-10
6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.

7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Introduction.

At times when we look at our challenges we see troubles but when God view these challenges He sees turning point. Really, “The eyes that look are common but the eyes that see are rare” we look but God sees.

How To Handle Trial.

1. Trust God more in your trial –

Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

2. Pray to God about your trials and leave them in His hands

Psalm 31:15
My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.

Psalm 125:1-2
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore.

3. Don’t let the Word of God depart from you –

Joshua 1:8
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

4. Don’t absent yourself from fellowship –

Hebrews 10:25
Not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another–and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Conclusion:
Perseverance is the key. Don’t give up. God is bringing out gold from the furnace of trials. Trust Him for that.

James_1-12-1: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him

Thank You Jesus.

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Enduring To The End

James_1-12-1: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him

Text

Matthew 24:13

But He That Shall Endure Unto The End, The Same Shall Be Saved.

1 Corinthians 10:13

There Hath No Temptation Taken You But Such As Is Common To Man: But God Is Faithful, Who Will Not Suffer You To Be Tempted Above That Ye Are Able; But Will With The Temptation Also Make A Way To Escape, That Ye May Be Able To Bear It.

Introduction:

Someone May Have A Good Start In Christian Race And Then Cools Off Later. Many A Times Someone Who Used To Be Very Hot For The Lord May Even Leave The Lord Completely. I Pray That God Will Grant Us The Grace To Endure To The End.

Why Must We Endure To The End?

2-Timothy_2-3: Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ

Because There Are Crowns Waiting For Us. Eg.

Crown Of Life

James 1:12

Blessed Is The Man That Endureth Temptation: For When He Is Tried, He Shall Receive The Crown Of Life, Which The Lord Hath Promised To Them That Love Him.

Crown Of Glory

1 Peter 5:4

And When The Chief Shepherd Shall Appear, Ye Shall Receive A Crown Of Glory That Fadeth Not Away.

Crown Of Righteousness

2 Timothy 4:8

Henceforth There Is Laid Up For Me A Crown Of Righteousness, Which The Lord, The Righteous Judge, Shall Give Me At That Day: And Not To Me Only, But Unto All Them Also That Love His Appearing

We Will Reign With Christ

Romans 8:17-18

17 And If Children, Then Heirs; Heirs Of God, And Joint-Heirs With Christ; If So Be That We Suffer With Him, That We May Be Also Glorified Together.

18 For I Reckon That The Sufferings Of This Present Time Are Not Worthy To Be Compared With The Glory Which Shall Be Revealed In Us.

In Other To Shine As Stars

Daniel 12:3

Those Who Are Wise Will Shine Like The Brightness Of The Heavens, And Those Who Lead Many To Righteousness, Like The Stars For Ever And Ever.

To Be Pillars In The Temple Of God

Revelation 3:12

The One Who Is Victorious I Will Make A Pillar In The Temple Of My God. Never Again Will They Leave It. I Will Write On Them The Name Of My God And The Name Of The City Of My God, The New Jerusalem, Which Is Coming Down Out Of Heaven From My God; And I Will Also Write On Them My New Name.

To Have Access To The Tree Of Life

Revelation 22:1-5

And He Shewed Me A Pure River Of Water Of Life, Clear As Crystal, Proceeding Out Of The Throne Of God And Of The Lamb.

2 In The Midst Of The Street Of It, And On Either Side Of The River, Was There The Tree Of Life, Which Bare Twelve Manner Of Fruits, And Yielded Her Fruit Every Month: And The Leaves Of The Tree Were For The Healing Of The Nations.

3 And There Shall Be No More Curse: But The Throne Of God And Of The Lamb Shall Be In It; And His Servants Shall Serve Him:

4 And They Shall See His Face; And His Name Shall Be In Their Foreheads.

5 And There Shall Be No Night There; And They Need No Candle, Neither Light Of The Sun; For The Lord God Giveth Them Light: And They Shall Reign For Ever And Ever.

To Inherit All Things

Revelations 21:7

He That Overcometh Shall Inherit All Things; And I Will Be His God, And He Shall Be My Son.

To Behold His Face

Psalm 17:15

As For Me, I Will Behold Thy Face In Righteousness: I Shall Be Satisfied, When I Awake, With Thy Likeness.

Conclusion:

Knowing That We Have These Wonderful Rewards In Serving God, Let Us Endure To The End.

Hebrews_12-2: Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God

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God Is Our Ever Present Friend. In Joy, Heartache, Temptation, And Peace, God Is There. True Security

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Yield Not To Temptation.

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Help To Resist Temptation

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Help To Resist Temptation

“Don’t let us yield to temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” (Matthew 6:13)

Satan‘s main strategy with God‘s people has always been to whisper, “Don’t call, don’t ask, don’t depend on God to do great things. You’ll get along fine if you rely on your own cleverness and energy.”

The devil is not terribly frightened of our human efforts, but he knows his kingdom will be damaged when we lift our hearts to God.

Although we can be tempted by our own flesh and by worldly influences, Satan is a major player in our desire to disobey God. Radio Bible teacher David Jeremiah puts temptation in a new light:

Suppose you and one of your friends are on the border of doing something wrong. Both of you know it is wrong. But you are about to do it anyway. But if you should say to your friend, “Go right ahead and do it, but I think you should know that I just heard from heaven and God will be here in a few moments.” Maybe your friend will respond, “Wow, if God is going to be here soon, maybe I will do this tomorrow or next week, but I don’t want to do this if God is going to show up in a few minutes.”

Surprise! God has already shown up. He is here…now! When facing temptation, we should say to ourselves, “This is being carried out in the presence of almighty God.” Meditating on this truth will help give you conviction to face temptation in your life.

I encourage you to practice the presence of God by asking Him to help you resist temptation. The Bible promises that “God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it”. (1 Corinthians 10:13)

Your View of God Really Matters …

The next time you are tempted, remember God’s presence, power, and faithfulness. Resist it. Turn away. Then you will experience God’s peace

More Does God Say?

Corinthians 10:13; James 4:7-8

Because God is ever present, He is always with me.

May the LORD bless Nigeria, American and Israel and take care of us; May the LORD make His face shine upon us, And be gracious to us; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us, And give us peace, In Jesus Christ Name, we pray! Amen!

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Beware of the Temptation to Be Your Own God

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Beware of the Temptation to Be Your Own God

For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
Genesis 3:5

The serpent was appealing to the lust of being your own god and calling
your own shots. At this point, Eve was still without sin, but her
willingness to listen to satan’s lies had put her on the slippery slope
of temptation. Satan tried the same tactic on Jesus when he offered Him
“all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them” (Matthew 4:8).
Jesus didn’t listen to satan’s temptations; He cut him off with the
Word of God.

Many Christians deal with satan’s temptations as Eve did, so it isn’t
surprising that large numbers of people who show up for church on
Sunday mornings live our lives as though we are our own gods. You may
say, “I don’t have any idols!” No? Any time you decide what you are
going to do with your life and how you are going to do it without
regard to God’s Word and without seeking His kingdom first, you have
declared your intention to become your own god.

Prayer for Today

Father,
You are the giver of life. Thank You for placing Your glory on me. I am
Your child, and You are my God and Your ways are my path. In Jesus’
name, Amen.

Think on These Things

2 Corinthians 11:3
Acts 26:18

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Don’t Tolerate Temptation! Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

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Don’t Tolerate Temptation! Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

James 4:7, NKJV

Temptation, whether in the form of a serving of birthday cake when you’re fasting or the bed of your neighbor’s spouse, intensifies through toleration. The toleration leads to a preoccupation of thoughts, and it’s not long before we reach out to touch it. At that point, there is almost no turning back.

What temptation have you tolerated, thought about, touched, and toyed with? “It’s just one more glass of wine.” “It’s just a little harmless flirtation.” “It’s just a magazine at the checkout counter.” “It’s just one date.” Watch out! If you tolerate it, think about it, and toy with it, you are just a step away from actually doing it. So . . . instead of tolerating sin, turn from it NOW!

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