Title: Reservoir of Righteousness 18
1Reservoir of Righteousness 18
- James 1 and Resisting Temptation
21 Corinthians 1013 (AMP
- For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing
to sin), no matter how it comes or where it
leads has overtaken you and laid hold on you
that is not common to man But God is faithful to
His Word and to His compassionate nature, and He
can be trusted not to let you be tempted and
tried and assayed beyond your ability and
strength of resistance and power to endure, but
with the temptation He will always also provide
the way out that you may be capable and strong
and powerful to bear up under it patiently.
3Job 18-22 (AMP)
- And the Lord said to Satan, Have you considered
My servant Job, that there is none like him on
the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who
reverently fears God and abstains from and
shuns evil because it is wrong? - 9 Then Satan answered the Lord, Does Job
reverently fear God for nothing? - 10 Have You not put a hedge about him and his
house and all that he has, on every side? You
have conferred prosperity and happiness upon him
in the work of his hands, and his possessions
have increased in the land. - 11 But put forth Your hand now and touch all that
he has, and he will curse You to Your face. - 12 And the Lord said to Satan (the adversary and
the accuser), Behold, all that he has is in your
power, only upon the man himself put not forth
your hand. So Satan went forth from the presence
of the Lord.
4Job 23-10 (AMP)
- And the Lord said to Satan, Have you considered
My servant Job, that there is none like him on
the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who
reverently fears God and abstains from and
shuns all evil because it is wrong? And still
he holds fast his integrity, although you moved
Me against him to destroy him without cause. - 4 Then Satan answered the Lord, Skin for skin!
Yes, all that a man has will he give for his
life. - 5 But put forth Your hand now, and touch his bone
and his flesh, and he will curse and renounce You
to Your face. - 6 And the Lord said to Satan, Behold, he is in
your hand only spare his life. - 7 So Satan went forth from the presence of the
Lord and smote Job with loathsome and painful
sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of
his head.
5James 112-15
- Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial for
once he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to
those who love Him. Let no one say when he is
tempted, I am being tempted by God for God
cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does
not tempt anyone. But 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
6Introduction
- While some respected authors and Bible teachers
list Rebound (what I refer to as Recovery)
as the first Problem Solving Device or spiritual
skill, it is my contention that both
chronologically and in importance, Resistance is
truly the first.
7Introduction
- Chronologically
- Since we are immediately filled with the Holy
Spirit at the moment of salvation, our first
priority, chronologically, should be to remain in
fellowship with the Father through the filling of
the Holy Spirit. - Additionally, since the spiritual life can only
be lived in the filling of the Spirit, it is
chronologically more significant to remain in the
state of fellowship, than to recover that status. - Therefore, resistance is chronologically the No.
1 spiritual skill.
8Introduction
- Among some in recent time who have taught the
Spiritual Life, such as Col. Thieme and Bob
McLaughlin, a phrase that you may have heard from
their teachings is, a position of strength, and
another phrase, a position of weakness. - The position of strength they refer to is the
filling of the Spirit, and the position of
weakness is walking by means of the flesh.
9Introduction
- The scriptural basis for the identification of
the filling the Spirit as a position of strength
comes from - Philippians 213 for it is God who is at work in
you, both to will and to work for His good
pleasure., and - 1 John 17 but if we walk in the Light as He
Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with
one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son
cleanses us from all sin.
10Introduction
- Importance
- It is far more important to be able to maintain
the filling of the Holy Spirit than it is to
continually be forced to Recover the status of
fellowship. - In oversimplified analogy, I would much rather
learn to keep my automobile engine running by
learning how to properly use the clutch and
accelerator, than to be forced to put it in
neutral and restart it all of the time. I will
travel much further, in a shorter period of time,
and with much less aggravation.
11Introduction
- It would be far more advantageous to maintain
momentum in the Spiritual Life, than to
constantly be returning to the Spiritual walk
through the skill of Rebound or Recovery.
12Introduction
- And from a spiritual common sense perspective,
it is much easier to maintain the filling of the
Spirit (from the position of strength) than it is
to recover it again (from the position of
weakness)
13Introduction
- There are 3 components necessary to this
Spiritual Skill - Understanding temptation.
- Recognizing incidences of temptation.
- The Volitional Orientation to resist.
14Introduction
- After over a quarter century of ministry, I am
convinced that spiritual immaturity is the number
one problem in our churches. (Warren Weirsbe, Be
Mature) - Tom Constable. 2003 2003. Tom Constable's
Expository Notes on the Bible. Galaxie Software
15James 12-4
- 2Â Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall
into various temptations, 3Â knowing that the
proving of your faith works endurance. 4Â But let
endurance have its perfect work, that ye may be
perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. - Darby, J. N. 1996. The Holy Scriptures A new
translation from the original languages. Logos
Research Systems Oak Harbor
16James 12
- Consider it Count it First aorist middle
imperative of ??e?µa? hegeomai, add it all
up! - James is calling on believers to make a decisive
personal choice about how they face their life
situations. - In the ancient world sets of numbers were totaled
at the top, not the bottom, as in our culture. - The noun form is ruler, and the verb also has
this nuance, so let it rule you as is
appropriate.
17James 12
- all joy All is placed first in the Greek text
for emphasis. - pasan charan). Whole joy, unmixed joy, as
in Phil. 229. Not just some joy along with
much grief. - The trials are not joy, but their potential
results are (cf. Matt. 51012 Luke 62223
Acts 541 Rom, 53 I Thess. 516 I Pet. 16).
18James 12
- when (?ta? hotan). Whenever, indefinite
temporal conjunction. - Ye fall into (pe??pes?te peripesete). Second
aorist active subjunctive from pe??p?pt?
peripipto, literally to fall around (into the
midst of), to fall among as in Luke 1030 (he
fell among robbers). It is the picture of being
surrounded (pe?? peri) by trials. The
SUBJUNCTIVE speaks of possible future action, but
with some degree of doubt. - Trials and problems are common for believers in
this fallen world (cf. I Pet. 41216 Rom. 817
Phil. 129 II Tim. 312).
19James 12
- various This is literally many colored or
rainbowed (cf. I Pet. 16). Assorted, diverse
all kinds of (probably best). - In I Peter 410 the same word is used to describe
Gods grace.
20James 12
- trials Tempted (peirazo) is a PRESENT
PASSIVE PARTICIPLE, literally continually being
tempted, testing with a view toward
destruction. - In James 13a trials purify faith, in 13b they
produce patience, and in 14 they produce
maturity. - Temptations happen! How believers face them is
the crucial issue!
21Greek Terms For Testing and Temptation
- There are two Greek terms which have the idea of
testing someone for a purpose - 1.     Dokimazo, Dokimion, Dokimasia
- This term is a metalurgist term for testing the
genuineness of something (i.e. metaphorically
someone) by fire. - The fire reveals the true metal and burning off
(i.e. purifies) of the dross.
22Greek Terms For Testing and Temptation
- This physical process became a powerful idiom for
God and/or Satan and/or humans testing others. - This term is only used in a positive sense of
testing with a view towards acceptance. - It is used in the NT of testing
- a.     oxen - Luke 1419
- b.     ourselves - I Cor. 1128
- c.     our faith - James 13
- d.     even God - Heb. 39
23Greek Terms For Testing and Temptation
- The outcomes of these tests were assumed to be
positive (cf. Rom. 128 1422 1610 II Cor.
1018 133 Phil. 227 I Pet. 17). - Therefore the term conveys the idea of someone
examined and proved to be - a.     worthwhile
- b.     good
- c.     genuine
- d.     valuable
- e.     honored
24Greek Terms For Testing and Temptation
- 2.     Peirazo, Peirasmus
- This term has the connotation of examination for
the purpose of fault finding or rejection.
25Greek Terms For Testing and Temptation
- It is used in connection to Jesus temptation in
the wilderness. - a.     It conveys the attempt to trap Jesus (cf.
Matt. 41 161 193 2218, 35 Mark 113 Luke
438 Heb. 218). - b.     This term (Peirazon) is used as a title
for Satan in Matt. 43 I Thess. 35. - c.     It is used by Jesus to not test God (cf.
Matt. 147 Luke 412) on Christ cf. I Cor 109.
26Greek Terms For Testing and Temptation
- It also denotes the attempt to do something that
has failed (cf. Acts 920 2021 Heb. 1129).
27Greek Terms For Testing and Temptation
- It is used in connection with the temptations and
trials of believers (cf. I Cor. 75 109, 13
Gal. 61 I Thess. 35 Heb. 218 James. 12,
13, 14 I Pet. 412 II Pet 29).
28Understanding Temptation
- James 113 Let no one say when he is being
tempted, I am being tempted by God for God
cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does
not tempt anyone. - I am being tempted by God God is not the source
of evil!
29James 12
- my brethren The Greek term follows the Hebrew
connotation of a blood relative, close kin,
neighbor, or covenant partner. - The Greek term is a combination of womb
(delphys) and a (i.e. one from the same womb). - The people of God are Gods children by Spiritual
Genetics. - This led to the use of many familial metaphors in
the NT (1) child/children (2) born again/born
from above (3) brother/brothers.
30James 13
- Knowing Present active participle of ????s??
ginosko (experimental knowledge, the only way
of getting this view of trials as all joy).
31James 13
- the testing of The Greek term dokimos was used
of testing metals to prove their genuineness (cf.
Prov. 2721 in the Septuagint). - It developed the connotation of to test with a
view toward approval (cf. 112 I Pet. 17). - God tests His children (cf. Gen. 221 Ex. 164
2020 Deut. 82, 16 Job 222 133 II Chr.
3231 Matt. 41 I Pet. 41216), but it is
always for strengthening, never for destruction.
32James 13
- faith The Greek term pistis may be translated
in English as trust, believe, or faith. - This term conveys two distinct aspects of our
relationship with God (1) we put our trust in
the trustworthiness of Gods promises and Jesus
finished work and (2) The content of what is
believed, the teachings of Gods Word. - Hence, it can refer to the message or our trust
in the message.
33Doctrine of Faith
- Definition and description.
- Faith is a system of thinking common to all
mankind (Mt.39 "and do not think that you can
say to yourselves, 'we have Abraham for our
father'" the reversionistic unbeliever's faith
is in an erroneous view of salvation, cp.
Jn.539). - Faith is one of three systems of perception,
along with rationalism (Rom.23 Prov.1412
"there is a way which seems right") and
empiricism (2Cor.57 "for we walk by faith, not
by sight" 2Cor.418).
34Doctrine of Faith
- Faith is the most basic system of perception
(Mk.942 "these little ones who believe" cp.
Mk.936). - Faith is the only non-meritorious mode of
thinking and is, therefore, chosen by God as the
means of response to His plan, Phases 1 and 2
(Rom.327 "where then is boasting? It is
excluded. By what kind of law? Of works? No, but
by the law of faith di,a nomou. piste,wj, dia
nomou pisteos" cp. Rom.414 Col.212 "through
faith in the working of God" 1Tim.14).
35Doctrine of Faith
- Faith is the only system equally accessible to
all men and compatible with grace (Rom.416 52
Eph.28,9). - The efficacy of faith resides in its object
(1Cor.25 "that your faith should not rest on the
wisdom of men human viewpoint rationalism, but
on the power of God sanctifying power based on
response to doctrine" - 1Cor.1514 "and if Christ has not been raised,
then our preaching is in vain, your faith also is
vain"
36Doctrine of Faith
- Faith has a two-fold application in the
experience of the individual. - Inhale faith, or faith at the point of initial
perception (Gal.32,5 "hearing with faith" cp.
Rom.1017 "So faith comes from hearing and
hearing by the word of Christ"). - Exhale faith, or faith at the point of applying
what was initially believed, also called
Faith-Rest (Mt.2122 "And everything you ask in
prayer, believing, you shall receive" Heb.116
"And without faith it is impossible to please
Him, for He who comes to God must believe that He
is, and that He is a rewarder of those who seek
Him").
37Doctrine of Faith
- Greek vocabulary of faith.
- pisteuo a transitive verb, having a subject
(stated or implied) and an object (stated or
implied), used 248X. - pistis a fem. sing. noun, used for faith and as
a synonym for Bible doctrine, used 244X.
38Doctrine of Faith
- Five uses of faith in the Bible.
- A. Misplaced faith, as in 2Thess.211 1Jn.41.
- B. Saving faith (Jn.315-18,36 1Jn.51).
- C. Inhale faith (Heb.42).
- D. Exhale faith (Mk.924 "I do believe help my
unbelief" Lk.850 "Do not be afraid any longer
only believe"). - E. Bible Doctrine as the object of faith in Phase
2 (Eph.45 "one faith" 2Thess.32 "not all have
faith" 1Tim.12 "child in the faith" 1Tim.41
"depart from the faith").
39Doctrine of Faith
- Faith is classified as a basic doctrine (Heb.61
"Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about
Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying
again a foundation of repentance from dead works
and of faith toward God"). - Observations on saving faith.
- Christ is the object (Jn.112 "But as many as
received Him, to them He gave the right to become
children of God, even to those who believe in His
name"
40Doctrine of Faith
- It is called obedience in Jn.336 Acts.67
Rom.15. - The amount necessary is compared to a grain of
mustard seed in Mt.1720. - It always results in the imputation of
righteousness (Ph1 justification, Rom.325-31
43 51 Gal.216 36,8). - It results in the imputation of eternal life
(Jn.315-18,36 524 647 2031 1Tim.116). - It is totally apart from works, but by grace
(Rom.327,28 932 Acts.1511). - The gospel supplies the content (Acts.157
Mk.115 Rom.116).
41Doctrine of Faith
- Abraham is the pattern (Rom.49,12 Gal.39,
quoting Gen.156). - Old Testament salvation was the same (Gen.156
cp. Rom.43 Gal.36 Isa.2816 cp. Rom.933
1011 1Pet.26). - It results in sonship (Jn.112 Gal.37,26).
- It is the basis for our victory over the cosmos
(1Jn.51,4,5).
42Doctrine of Faith
- It knows no cultural or racial barriers (Mt.2l32
the religious crowd rejected Him there was a
greater response from the immoral crowd Jn.439
Samaritans Acts.141 Jews and Greeks
Rom.330 930-32 1Cor.1213 Gal.328
Acts.138,12 proconsul Sergius Paulus).
43Doctrine of Faith
- Eternal life in a resurrection body is secured by
saving faith alone (Jn.639,40 1Thess.414ff). - It will not eventuate in disappointment
(Isa.2816 cp. Rom.1011 1Pet.26). - The negative volition of "the many" cannot
neutralize the positive volition of "the few"
(Rom.33,4).
44Doctrine of Faith
- Observations on Phase 2 faith.
- Bible Doctrine is the object (Heb.42 "the word
they heard did not profit them, because it was
not mixed together with faith in those who
heard" - Eph.317 "so that Christ cp. 420 might dwell
in your hearts through faith" - Col.123 "if indeed you continue in the faith").
- The body of doctrine is, therefore, called "the
faith" (Eph.45 "one faith" Eph.413 616 "the
shield of faith" 1Tim.12,19 39,13 "the faith
that is in Christ Jesus" cp. 2Tim.113 "the
faith...in Christ"), or doctrine as the mind of
Christ (2Tim.41,6 58,12 610,21 2Tim.38
47 Ti.14,13 22 Philm.6 Jd.3,20).
45Doctrine of Faith
- We are expected to grow in faith (2Cor.124 57
1015 Col.123 25,7 2Thess.13). - Jesus praised or rebuked the presence or absence
of faith. - Praise Mt.810 - the centurion Mt.1528 - the
Canaanite woman. - Rebuke Mk.440 Lk.2425 "O foolish men and slow
of heart to believe in all that the prophets have
spoken".
46Doctrine of Faith
- God's righteousness is known by faith (Rom.117
"the righteousness of God is revealed from faith
saving to faith Phase 2 as it is written,
'But the righteous man shall live by faith'"). - Our faith is tested (Jam.13 1Pet.17).
- It is rewarded (Heb.622 1Pet.19).
47Doctrine of Faith
- Faith and love.
- Faith to move mountains, minus love, is worthless
(1Cor.132). - Faith operates through love (Gal.56).
- Those who are stronger in faith should not cause
the weak to stumble (Rom.141,22,23).
48Doctrine of Faith
- Faith and production.
- Faith minus production is vain (Jam.214-26).
- God evaluates the local church in this regard
(1Thess.13 2Thess.111 Rev.213,19).
49Doctrine of Faith
- Hab.24 "Behold, as for the proud one, his soul
is not right within him but the righteous will
live by his faith." - Heb.116 "And without faith it is impossible to
please Him, for he who comes to God must believe
that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those
who seek Him."
50Break Time
- Many Christians want to serve God, but only as
advisers
51James 13
- produces This is a PRESENT MIDDLE (deponent)
INDICATIVE. Notice that an ongoing process, not
an instantaneous result, is being emphasized. - A similar chain of growth stages is seen in Rom.
534 Col. 11112 I Pet. 167. - Salvation is a gift and a process.
52James 13
- patience or endurance This Greek word means a
voluntary, active, steadfast, patient endurance
(cf. v. 12 Luke 2119). This is a recurrent
theme in James (cf. 13, 4, 12 511). - Patience (?p?µ???? hupomonen). Old and common
word for remaining under (?p?µe?? hupomeno),
staying power (Ropes), as in Col. 111.
53James 11-4
- And let patience have This is a PRESENT ACTIVE
IMPERATIVE. Of the 108 verses in the book of
James there are 54 IMPERATIVES. It is a book of
exhortation to practical living.
54James 11-4
- its perfect results, so that you may be perfect
and complete The Greek word perfect (telos)
means fully equipped, mature, or ripe. - It is often linked to love (cf. Rom. 122 I Cor.
13913 I John 418).
55James 11-4
- perfect It has the connotation of a mature
faith which issues in faithful, loving service. - It does not imply or suggest sinlessness or
without fear.
56James 11-4
- The second term complete (holokleria) is used
of the health and wholeness of the physical body
(cf. Acts 316) and metaphorically of the
well-being of all mankind, both physically and
spiritually (cf. I Thess. 523).
57James 11-4
- lacking in nothing Notice that a mature
Christian is described in three ways - (1) perfect (telos)
- (2) with integrity or complete (holokleros cf. I
Thess. 523) and - (3) lacking in nothing (NJB not deficient in any
way). - Trials are Gods means of producing maturity (cf.
Heb. 589). - Maturity is not theological insight only, but
daily faithful endurance!
58James 12-4
whenever you fall into the midst of various
trials which surround you
OR
59knowing experientially that the approving of
your faith produces a patience which bears up
and does not lose heart or courage under trials
OR
60Consider it a matter for unadulterated joy
OR
61But be allowing the aforementioned patience to
be having its complete work
OR
62in order that you may be spiritually mature and
complete in every detail, lacking in nothing.
OR
63James 112
- Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial for
once he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to
those who love Him. - Blessed This reflects Hebrew usage (cf. Ps.
11 Prov. 313 834 Job 517 Isa. 562 Jer.
177). - This can be translated happy (cf. TEV). This is
the same term used in the Beatitudes of the
Sermon on the Mount (cf. Matt. 5117).
64James 112
- Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial for
once he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to
those who love Him. - the man who perseveres under trial This is a
PRESENT TENSE which means continuance under trial
(cf. v. 3). - We are not blessed by the trial, but by what our
perseverance and faith in God do for us.
65James 112
- Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial for
once he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to
those who love Him. - under Present active indicative of ?p?µe??
hupomeno. - trial Temptation (pe??asµ?? peirasmon). Real
temptation here.
66James 112
- Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial for
once he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to
those who love Him. - for once he has been approved Test is the
Greek word dokimos (as seen in v. 3). - to test with a view toward approval.
- This approval comes only through testing.
- It was used in Greek for medical doctors taking a
final practical test before graduation.
67James 112
- Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial for
once he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to
those who love Him. - crown of life This is the Greek term stephanos,
which was a wreath worn on the head as a symbol
of military or athletic victory. - It is the genitive of apposition, life itself
being the crown as in I Pet. 54. - Robertson, A. 1997. Word Pictures in the New
Testament. Vol.V c1932, Vol.VI c1933 by Sunday
School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Logos Research Systems Oak Harbor
68James 112
- Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial for
once he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to
those who love Him. - There are 3 crowns referred to in the NT which
faithful believers will receive from God - (1) the crown of righteousness (cf. II Tim.
48) - (2) the crown of life (cf. Rev. 210 311)
- (3) the crown of glory (cf. I Pet. 54) and
69James 112
- Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial for
once he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to
those who love Him. - Also notice this crown (1) is promised by God,
but (2) comes through the believers victory over
trials and temptations. - As always God deals with mankind through covenant
if then categories. - God provides, initiates, and empowers, but we
must respond faith, obedience, and perseverance.
70James 112
- Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial for
once he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to
those who love Him. - which the Lord has promised This is an AORIST
MIDDLE (deponent) INDICATIVE with an unexpressed
subject. which has been promised - The NASB, NKJV, NRSV, and NJB supply the Lord,
while TEV and NIV supply God. - This is typical of many later scribal changes to
the original Greek texts. - The scribes tried to make the text as specific as
possible to remove ambiguity or supposed
heretical interpretation.
71James 112
- Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial for
once he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to
those who love Him. - to those who love Him Love is shown by
obedience (cf. 25 Ex. 2056 Deut. 510, 32
66 79). - There is no excuse for disobedience (cf. Luke
646).
72Understanding Temptation
- James 113 Let no one say when he is being
tempted, I am being tempted by God for God
cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does
not tempt anyone.
73Understanding Temptation
- James 113 Let no one say when he is being
tempted, I am being tempted by God for God
cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does
not tempt anyone. - Let no one say This is a PRESENT ACTIVE
IMPERATIVE with the NEGATIVE PARTICLE which means
stop saying. - The implication is that some believers were
saying this. - This reflects the literary technique called
diatribe
74Understanding Temptation
- James 113 Let no one say when he is being
tempted, I am being tempted by God for God
cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does
not tempt anyone. - when he is tempted The context implies that one
saying that he is tempted by God is attempting to
make his sin Gods fault. - The word tempted (peirasmois) is used in v. 2 in
the sense of outward trials, but here the VERBAL
form is used of temptation. - Tempted (peirazo) is a PRESENT PASSIVE
PARTICIPLE, literally continually being
tempted, testing with a view toward
destruction.
75Understanding Temptation
- James 113 Let no one say when he is being
tempted, I am being tempted by God for God
cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does
not tempt anyone. - for God cannot be tempted by evil This means
untemptable.
76Understanding Temptation
- James 113 Let no one say when he is being
tempted, I am being tempted by God for God
cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does
not tempt anyone. - He Himself does not tempt anyone However, the
Bible records several of Gods tests Abraham,
Gen. 221 Israel, Deut, 82 Jesus, Matt. 41
and believers, Matt. 613. - This statement seems to be caught up in the
differing connotations between the terms tempt
(peirazo, cf. 113), and test (dokimazo, cf.
13, 12). God does not tempt so as to destroy,
but He does test so as to strengthen.
77Understanding Temptation
- James 113 Let no one say when he is being
tempted, I am being tempted by God for God
cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does
not tempt anyone. - Corrected
- Not even one person (medeis), when he is being
solicited to do evil, should say that it is from
the ultimate source of God that he is tempted,
because the God is untemptable by evil, and does
not tempt any person (oudeis) with evil.
78Understanding Temptation James 114
- The Mechanics of Temptation
- James 114 But each one is tempted when he is
carried away by his own lust and enticed. - but each one hekastos each individual
- is tempted peirazo (Pres Pass. Ind.)
receives a solicitation to do evil
79Understanding Temptation
- Temptation arises from one of three sources
- Satan
- World
- Sin Nature
80Understanding Temptation
- when he is carried away ezelko taken in
tow, pulled - by hupo under the authority of
- his own idios his personal or his individual
- lust epithumia lust pattern
- and enticed deleazo baited
81Understanding Temptation
- The Temptation Equation
- Temptation
- ____________ ____________
82Imputation of Righteousness
Imparted
Imputed
83Dichotomous Slavery (Old Man)
84Trichotomous Freedom (New Man)
85The Sequence of Temptation
Lust Pattern
Bait
Temptation
OR
86The Appraisal Filters
Physical
Emotional
Results in a Representation
Values
Self Esteem
Affect
Cognition
Behavior
Self Image
Script
Frame
87The Event
Appraisal Filter
Representation
The Volitional Interlude
Spirituality
Carnality
Perception
88The Sequence of Temptation
Bait
Lust Pattern
Temptation
OR
89Understanding Temptation
- How you think during the appraisal process will
determine whether you will be tempted or not