Where have you become comfortable giving into temptation? Where have you normalized sin instead of resisting it? As we continue our series, BC, JP teaches us about the first ever temptation and sin.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
-“Did God really say?” is the first lie in the Bible.
-The first act of legalism in the Bible happens in Genesis 3.
-The consideration of sin is temptation.
-Temptation causes you to question what God says.
-Do you trust God? This is the question temptation always asks you.
-Tests are external. Temptation happens between your ears.
-Self love, self care, and the thought that you should be God are some of the most prevalent lies in our country today.
-Beware of being under attack when you are hungry, tired, lonely, or discontent. You will be much more susceptible in those moments.
-Satan’s offers are always counterfeit and always costly.
-God’s Word is your greatest weapon against temptation.
-Trust yourself the least when you really, really want something.
-When you choose to spend money or do something and you are trying to discern what the Bible would have you do, ask questions that uncover your motives. Questions that uncover what else you could do if you did something else.
-The consequence of sin is death.
-Sin is an archery term, and it means missing God’s mark.
-How do you know if something is sin? Anything you do that is not from faith is sin (Romans 14:23).
-Don’t confuse confession with repentance. Confession is acknowledging your sin; repentance is turning from it.
-Work existed before the fall, but now it’s hard because of sin.
-The cure for sin is Jesus.
-The first gospel shows up in Genesis 3.
-Because of Jesus, we always have a way out. We don’t have to sin anymore.
-You can not grow closer to Jesus while indulging in sin.
-Where has your heart grown hard? Where are you no longer resisting temptation and sin?
MENTIONED OR RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
-Suggested Scripture Study: Genesis 2:15-18; Genesis 3; Romans 14:23; James 1:14-15; Romans 5:17-19; 1 Corinthians 15:45, 10:13; Revelation 21:1-5, 22:1-3
-Sermon: Strings Attached
-Sermon: Moses and the Burning Bush