F A L L E N … I N T O T E M P T A T I O N3 : 1 - 6

Serious failures rarely happen in an instant.

If we can learn to recognize the progression of temptation, then we can stop it in its

tracks.

Set the Scene

• A “very good” creation• Ruled by blessed image-bearers• With one prohibition• Which was a gracious

opportunity

Revelation 12:9And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world...

Progression of Temptation

① Attacks the Heart• inspires an ungrateful attitude• exaggerates the prohibition

Progression of Temptation

① Attacks the Heart• v2: she minimizes God’s provision• v3: she exaggerates God’s prohibition

Progression of Temptation

① Attacks the Heart② Deceives the Mind

John 8:44“[the devil] does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”

Progression of Temptation

① Attacks the Heart② Deceives the Mind

• You can’t trust God’s Word• You can’t trust God’s goodness

Progression of Temptation

① Attacks the Heart② Deceives the Mind③ Captures the Will

1 Timothy 2:14And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression.

Progression of Temptation

① Attacks the Heart② Deceives the Mind③ Captures the Will

James 1:14-15But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.

① Fleeing temptation② Practicing gratitude③ Reading & memorizing the

Word

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