Discerning Between Temptation and Sin - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message distinguishes between temptation and sin, explaining that sin only occurs when a temptation is acted upon or
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Temptation is different from sinPeople often face condemnation by confusing the mere experience of temptation with actual sin, but James 1 clarifies the distinction.
Conception brings forth sinJust as a human egg has the potential to become a baby but requires conception, lust only becomes sin when it is united with the human will.
The grenade illustrationIf the devil throws a temptation into your mind like a grenade and you instantly throw it back without yielding, it never explodes into sin.
Attraction is not sinBeing drawn to something attractive, whether a person or money, is not a sin in itself; the test is whether you choose God over the created thing.
Obedience and honor in the homeChildren should honor and obey their parents, walking in absolute truthfulness and avoiding dishonesty like cheating in exams.
The 50-30-20 rule for marriageWhen seeking a marriage partner, evaluate them using the proper biblical order of spirit, soul, and body: 50 percent spiritual, 30 percent soul/compatibility, and 20 percent physical.
A beautiful and unspiritual personProverbs compares a physically beautiful person who lacks spiritual character to a pig with a golden ring on its snout.Proverbs 11:22
Becoming one through the crossHusbands and wives can only become truly one by dying to self and the flesh, just as Christ brought people together on the cross.
Training up childrenParents must consistently train their children in the ways of God from a young age, balancing correction with abundant encouragement.Proverbs 22:6
The church as the ultimate goalThe personal life and the family life are preparation and training grounds for building the church of Jesus Christ.
The solution of repentanceRather than making excuses or blaming others for family or personal failures, humbling oneself and repenting brings God's solution.
Noiseless joints in the bodyJust as the body functions through properly working joints without friction, the church must operate in cooperative, arthritis-free fellowship.Ephesians 4:16
Displaying God's wisdom to the powersGod uses a diverse, unified church to display His manifold wisdom to the evil rulers and spiritual forces in the heavenly places.
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