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He Is Tempting You

Nathan Freeman · September 14, 2025 · Matthew 4:1-3, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 4:13, 1 Corinthians 10:13

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  1. “Temptation is anything that promises satisfaction at the cost of your obedience to God.” – Tim Challies
  2. Process of Temptation:
  3. Step #1 - Thought
  4. Step #2 - Imagination
  5. Step #3 - Justification
  6. Step #4 – Choice
  7. Three Truths About Temptation
  8. 1. It’s not a sin to be tempted.
  9. 2. You’re most vulnerable to temptation when you’re weak and when you think you’re strong.
  10. Temptation often comes through a door that’s been deliberately left open.
  11. One of the best ways to resist temptation is to eliminate it.
  12. 3. God always gives you a way out.
  13. Two Types of Sorrow
  14. 1. Worldly sorrow
  15. 2. Godly sorrow