1. The Anatomy of TemptationThe Anatomy of Temptation
James 1:9-18

2. Verses 9-11 -Verses 9-11 - Jesus The EqualizerJesus The Equalizer
• The Poor Are Exalted
• The Rich Are Made Low
• Temporal Nature of Riches
• Equal in Christ – Gal.3:26-29

3. Verses 12 –Verses 12 – Enduring Temptations / TrialsEnduring Temptations / Trials
• Enduring - to stay under (behind), that is, remain; figuratively
to undergo, that is, bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere: -
abide, endure, (take) patient (-ly), suffer, tarry behind. to
remain, i.e. abide, not recede or flee. To persevere: under
misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one’s faith in Christ. To
endure, bear bravely and calmly: ill treatments
• Tempted To Sin or Trial in General
• Stand The Test
• Crown of Life, Crown of Righteousness, Crown of Glory
• The Lord Has Promised
• To Those Who Love God, Jn.14:15, I Jn.2:2-5, ch.5:3

4. VersesVerses 13-1613-16 -- The Anatomy of TemptationThe Anatomy of Temptation
• “When” Not “If” Tempted, Inevitable - vs.2
• Don’t Blame God
• Not Tempt Us – What About Gen.22:1? Heb.11:17
• Own Lusts – Desires  Enticed, “Bait”
• 1Jn.2:15-17, Gen.3:1-6, Matt.4:1-11
• Conception and Birth
• Sin or Transgression Committed
• Sin Brings Death, Rom.8:1-2, Ezk.18:20
• Do Not Err on the Topic

5. Some Suggestions to Help Fight TemptationSome Suggestions to Help Fight Temptation
• God’s Will is Good, Gen.3:5-6, Deut.6:24,
Rom.12:2
• We Are Responsible
• It Does Not Last Forever, Jm.4:7
• Think on Good Things, Pr.4:23, Mt.15:19,
Ps.119:11
• We Can Win in Jesus, 1 Jn.5:4
• Pray For Strength, Mt.6:13, Heb.4:16

6. Vs.17-18Vs.17-18 - God’s Gifts To Humanity- God’s Gifts To Humanity
• Good Gifts - Physical Blessings
• Perfect Gifts – Spiritual Blessings
• God is Constant, Unwavering, Heb.13:8
• We are Begotten By the Word, Lk.8:11,
Jn.3:5, 1 Pet.1:23
• First Fruits unto God, 1st
Century Christians.
Signal Many More to Come

7. Are You Begotten of God?Are You Begotten of God?
1. Hear the Gospel of Christ, Acts 2:22
2. Believe in Jesus Christ, 1 Cor.15:1-4
3. Repent and Turn to God, Acts 17:30
4. Confess Jesus Before Men, Matt.10:32
5. Be Baptized, Mark 16:16
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 Be Thou Faithful Unto Death,
Rev.2:10
 If Err From The Truth: Repent and
Pray God, Ac.19:18