· James 1:9-15 (NIV) 9 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. 10 But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business. 12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Title: From Temptation to Triumph Ephesians 6:16 (NIV) says: take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Proverbs 4:14-15 (NIV): Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. 15 Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way. · Romans 7:14-20 (TPT) For we know that the law is divinely inspired and comes from the spiritual realm, but I am a human being made of flesh and trafficked as a slave under sin’s authority. 15I’m a mystery to myself, for I want to do what is right, but end up doing what my moral instincts condemn. 16And if my behavior is not in line with my desire, my conscience still confirms the excellence of the law. 17And now I realize that it is no longer my true self doing it, but the unwelcome intruder of sin in my humanity. 18For I know that nothing good lives within the flesh of my fallen humanity. The longings to do what is right are within me, but willpower is not enough to accomplish it. 19My lofty desires to do what is good are dashed when I do the things I want to avoid. 20So if my behavior contradicts my desires to do good, I must conclude that it’s not my true identity doing it, but the unwelcome intruder of sin hindering me from being who I really am. · 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV): No temptation[a] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted[b] beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1. Recognise and Replace 2. Guard Your Mind Philippians 4:8 (NIV): Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 3. Shape Your Beliefs 4. Live Out Your Faith · James 2:17 (NIV): faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 1 John 1:9 (NIV) says: f we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

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