How to Stand Strong When Tempted

1) I need to know how

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.” But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Then the devil took him to the holy city, Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.’” Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the Lord your God.’” Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. “I will give it all to you,” he said, “if you will kneel down and worship me.” “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’” Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus. Matthew 4:1–11 NLT

• Satan tested Jesus’s

When tempted, will I obey God’s

or satisfy my own

Reveal Answer

?

• Satan tested Jesus’s

with others

When tempted, will I follow

or the will of

Reveal Answer

?

• Satan tested

for Jesus’s life

When tempted, will I

or worship an

Reveal Answer

substitute?

2) I need to be aware of the

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. James 1:12–15 NLT

• I am

by my own desires

• I am

to do wrong

• I commit

actions

• I suffer

and

Reveal Answer

The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. John 10:10 NLT

3) I need to engage

• The

of God

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 NLT
• My

for God

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NLT

My

passion for God will help me overcome my

Reveal Answer

passion for fulfillment.

Memory Verse

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 NLT

Next Steps

I will memorize the verse of the week.

I will attend Celebrate Recovery.

I will grow in my love for God and others by joining a group.

My Notes