Understanding Temptation

15/09/2025 39 min

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Main Point: When God tests you with trials and suffering, he’s not tempting you, he’s aiming to reveal himself and deepen and refine your love for himKey Scripture: James 1:12-18The primary message of the book of James is our steadfast faith in the gospel should work itself out in a life of persevering obedienceSuffering is God’s painful path to joy (verse 12)Where  temptation comes from; how it works; and where it leads (vv. 13-15)Knowing God’s goodness and the power of the gospel is essential in overcoming temptation. (vv. 16-18)