Based on the scriptures found in The Purpose-Driven Life – Day 26
The Resistance
Based on 1 John 3:18; 2 John 1:6; John 13:35; 1 Corinthians 13:3b;
Matthew 22:37-40; Matthew 25:34-46; Proverbs 3:27; 1 Corinthians 13:13
Matthew 22:37-40; Matthew 25:34-46; Proverbs 3:27; 1 Corinthians 13:13
Temptation’s a lie by the Devil’s own lips
A promise he never can keep
For what we have sown we shall reap
Temptation’s desire
Hebrews 4:15
Temptation is common and no one’s excused
Our Savior was tempted as well
Each time he was tempted he always refused
Temptation’s a test
A promise he never can keep
For what we have sown we shall reap
Temptation’s desire
Hebrews 4:15
Temptation is common and no one’s excused
Our Savior was tempted as well
Each time he was tempted he always refused
Temptation’s a test
Day 26
Growing Through Temptation
Happy is the man who doesn’t give in and do wrong when he is tempted, for afterwards he will get as his reward the crown of life that God has promised those who love him.
James 1:12 (LB)
When the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
We are very familiar with his evil schemes.
2 Corinthians 2:11 (NLT)
For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, eagerness for lustful pleasure, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within.
Mark 7:21-23 (NLT)
. . . a whole army of evil desires within you.
James 4:1 (LB)
Watch out! Don’t let evil thoughts or doubts make any of you turn from the living God.
Hebrews 3:12 (CEV)
We are tempted when we are drawn away and trapped by our own evil desires. Then our evil desires conceive and give birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Do not be deceived, my dear friends!
James 1:14-16 (TEV)
Remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)
Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping.
1 Peter 5:8 (Msg)
Don’t give the Devil a chance.
Ephesians 4:27 (TEV)
Plan carefully what you do . . . . Avoid evil and walk straight ahead. Don’t go one step off the right way.
Proverbs 4:26-27 (TEV)
God’s people avoid evil ways, and they protect themselves by watching where they go.
Proverbs 16:17 (CEV)
Call on me in times of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me.
Psalm 50:15 (GWT)
[He] understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same temptations we do, yet he did not sin.
Hebrews 4:15 (NLT)
Let us have confidence, then, and approach God’s throne, where there is grace. There we will receive mercy and find grace to help us just when we need it.
Hebrews 4:16 (TEV)
When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever.
James 1:12 (NCV)
God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of live that God has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12 (NLT)
Growing Through Temptation
Happy is the man who doesn’t give in and do wrong when he is tempted, for afterwards he will get as his reward the crown of life that God has promised those who love him.
James 1:12 (LB)
When the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
We are very familiar with his evil schemes.
2 Corinthians 2:11 (NLT)
For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, eagerness for lustful pleasure, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within.
Mark 7:21-23 (NLT)
. . . a whole army of evil desires within you.
James 4:1 (LB)
Watch out! Don’t let evil thoughts or doubts make any of you turn from the living God.
Hebrews 3:12 (CEV)
We are tempted when we are drawn away and trapped by our own evil desires. Then our evil desires conceive and give birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Do not be deceived, my dear friends!
James 1:14-16 (TEV)
Remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)
Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping.
1 Peter 5:8 (Msg)
Don’t give the Devil a chance.
Ephesians 4:27 (TEV)
Plan carefully what you do . . . . Avoid evil and walk straight ahead. Don’t go one step off the right way.
Proverbs 4:26-27 (TEV)
God’s people avoid evil ways, and they protect themselves by watching where they go.
Proverbs 16:17 (CEV)
Call on me in times of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me.
Psalm 50:15 (GWT)
[He] understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same temptations we do, yet he did not sin.
Hebrews 4:15 (NLT)
Let us have confidence, then, and approach God’s throne, where there is grace. There we will receive mercy and find grace to help us just when we need it.
Hebrews 4:16 (TEV)
When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever.
James 1:12 (NCV)
God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of live that God has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12 (NLT)
1 John 3:18 (TEV)
My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.
My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.
2 John 1:6 (NCV)
Love means living the way God commanded us to live. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is this: Live a life of love.
Love means living the way God commanded us to live. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is this: Live a life of love.
John 13:35 (LB)
Your strong love for each other will prove to the world that you are my disciples.
Your strong love for each other will prove to the world that you are my disciples.
1 Corinthians 13:3b (Msg)
No matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love.
No matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love.
Matthew 22:37-40 (NLT)
“You must love the Lord your God with all you heart . . . .” This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” All the other commandments and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.
“You must love the Lord your God with all you heart . . . .” This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” All the other commandments and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.
Matthew 25:40 (NRSV)
Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.
Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.
Proverbs 3:27 (TEV)
Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it. Never tell your neighbor to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now.
Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it. Never tell your neighbor to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now.
1 Corinthians 13:13 (NCV)
These three things continue forever: faith, hope, and love. And the greatest of these is love.
These three things continue forever: faith, hope, and love. And the greatest of these is love.
TEV: Today’s English Version • NCV: New Century Version • LB: Living Bible
Msg: The Message • NLT: New Living Translation • NRSV: New Revised Standard Version
Msg: The Message • NLT: New Living Translation • NRSV: New Revised Standard Version
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