Jeremy Utley - Don't Waste A Temptation

Jeremy UtleyNovember 13, 201716mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Don't Waste A Temptation Date: 11-12-2017 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker advises listeners never to waste a temptation, viewing it as a divine opportunity. Drawing from Hebrews 4, he emphasizes that when tempted, the first action must be to pray and draw near to the throne of grace. Furthermore, he uses James 1 to distinguish between being tempted and actually sinning, suggesting that recognizing temptation is a reminder of the persistent 'flesh' within us, which should prompt a renewed hatred for wickedness.

Outline

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What is the basic gist of what I want to share?We should never waste a temptation, a simple thought that has brought immense joy and hope from the book of Hebrews.

What should we do when we're tempted?The very first thing we must do when tempted is pray to God, crying out for His help.

Is there anything else we should do?While asking for grace is essential, believers often move on too quickly without realizing God has a deeper purpose for allowing temptation.

Is there a difference between being tempted and sinning?Being tempted is not the same as sinning; temptation only becomes sin when we allow it to conceive and nest in our hearts.

What does temptation tell us about ourselves?Temptation serves as a vital reminder that we still carry a corrupt flesh that is hostile towards God.

What does it mean to hate wickedness?Instead of focusing all our hatred on external evils in the world like a Pharisee, we must direct our hatred toward the wickedness within our own flesh.

How does hating the wickedness in us preserve us?Acknowledging our sinful flesh preserves us in humility and connects us to the joy of the Lord experienced by Jesus, who loved righteousness and hated wickedness.

How does Jesus's eternal priesthood give us hope?Because Jesus continues as a priest forever, He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him.Hebrews 7:24–25

What role does the Psalm play in our deliverance?The psalmist's cry reminds us that while we are weak and face a strong enemy, the Lord delivers the afflicted and needy.

What did Paul pray for in Ephesians?Paul prayed that believers would know the hope of God's calling, the greatness of His power, and the depth of His love.

Conclusion: Don't waste a temptationWhen tempted, ask for help, renew your hatred for the wickedness in your flesh, and renew your hope in Christ's power to deliver you to the uttermost.

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