“I don’t understand myself at all, for I really want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do the very thing I hate.” Romans 7:15
1. _______________________ YOUR PATTERN OF TEMPTATION.
“Plan carefully what you do… Avoid evil and walk straight ahead. Don’t go one step off the right way.” Proverbs 4:26-27
When, Where, Who, What, How
2. _____________________ THE CONDITION OF YOUR HEART.
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.” Proverbs 4:23
“Do not give the devil a foothold.” Ephesians 4:27
Physically Exhausted 0 1 2 3 4 Energetic / In shape
Discouraged / Pessimistic 0 1 2 3 4 Encouraged / Optimistic
Bored / Discontented 0 1 2 3 4 Challenged / Contented
Spiritually Dry / Empty 0 1 2 3 4 Spiritually Growing
Geographically Distant/Alone 0 1 2 3 4 Near / Together
Insecure / Unsure 0 1 2 3 4 Secure / Confident
Deeply Wounded / Hurt 0 1 2 3 4 Loved / Understood
Secretly Bitter / Angry 0 1 2 3 4 Have Forgiven Everyone
Sad 0 1 2 3 4 Happy
Alienated / Unsupported 0 1 2 3 4 Close / Supported
Total:
3. ____________________ GOD INTO THE __________________.
“(Jesus) understands our weaknesses, for He faced all of the same temptations we do, yet He did not sin. So let us come boldly to … our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and grace to help us when we need it.” Hebrews 4:15-16
4. _______________ YOUR ATTENTION – GO TO ___________.
“Temptation is the pull of your own evil thoughts and wishes. These evil thoughts lead to evil actions…” James 1:14-15
“We capture every thought… and make it obey Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:5
“Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil with good.” Romans 12:21
5. _____________________ IN A BELIEVER YOU TRUST.
“Admit your faults to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” James 5:16
1 Corinthians 10:13
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