The document is a Sunday school lesson on overcoming temptation. It discusses how temptation can lead to sin and spiritual weakness if yielded to, but resisting temptation allows spiritual growth. It also notes that Jesus understands temptation and offers mercy and grace. The lesson outlines how to overcome temptation by submitting to God, memorizing scripture, praying, fleeing tempting situations, and resisting through Christ. The conclusion emphasizes avoiding temptation and relying on Jesus, who prays for believers.
4. Introduction
Topic:
OVERCOMING
TEMPTATION
Just as we are powerless to stop birds from flying over our heads but
have the ability to stop them from nesting in our hair, so also can we
not stop evil thoughts from passing through our minds. However, we
do not need to accept them or allow them to create a stronghold in our
thoughts and imaginations.
The consequence of yielding to temptation can often be very
disastrous and lead to serious regrets later on in our lives. There are
huge benefits of resisting temptations, it , births spiritual and physical
victory.
5. 14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the
heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the
feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet
without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may
obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Bible Reading - Heb 4:14-16
6. Topic:
OVERCOMING
TEMPTATION
Bible Reading-
Heb 4:14-16
• We have a great high priest.
• He (Jesus) is touched with the feeling of our
infirmities.
• He was in all ways tempted yet without sin.
• Mercy and Grace is needed.
Points of Note
7. 1. The results of temptations
Topic:
OVERCOMING
TEMPTATION.
Bible Reading-
Heb 4:14-16
Yield to it
• It becomes sin and the Christian’s testimony is
badly affected 1Tim. 6:9
• The believer becomes spiritually weak Matt.
26:41
Resist it
The believer grows spiritually stronger and able to
resist other temptations in the future (James. 1:2-4,
1Pet. 1:6-7
The believer’s obedience is tested and approved of
God. Rev 3:10
The Lord is glorified
8. 2. How can one overcome?
Topic:
OVERCOMING
TEMPTATION.
Bible Reading-
Heb 4:14-16
• By submitting and trusting God. James 4:7 1Cor. 1:9, 10:13 Heb
13:18.
• By memorising the word of God and quoting them when the need
arises. Matt 4:5-11, Psm 119:11 2Tim 3:16-17
• By constant prayer and carefulness Matt 26:41, 1Pet.4:7, Matt 5:29
Prov 4:14-15
• By fleeing/running or keeping your distance from anything that
will likely tempt you to sin 2Tim 2:22 1Thess 5:22 Gen.39:6-13
• By resisting James 4:7.
9. Conclusion
Topic:
OVERCOMING
TEMPTATION.
Bible Reading-
Heb 4:14-16
Avoid falling into temptation whenever it comes. Rely on
Jesus Christ who is constantly praying for us. Beware of
yielding to sin, it will cut you like a nasty injury and although
healing, forgiveness may occur with genuine repentance, but
scars will always remain. Remember we can do all things
through Christ, including resisting temptations.