Overcoming Temptations to Sin

In these verses, we have seen that there were strong temptations which came to these young adults, and because they could not resist them, and so they fell into sin. And so, it will be good if we can ask the question – How could all of this tragedy have been prevented? It could have only been prevented if everyone involved would not have leaned to their own understanding. It could have only been prevented by each person looking to God for wisdom and grace. We want to learn, by God's grace, to do God's will when temptation comes. The lessons which I will now give to you are related to your not leaning to your own understanding, and not taking matters into your own hands. It is my prayer that you will rather acknowledge God in all your ways, so that He will direct your paths. Let's think together now, about the 4 temptations which came, which were not resisted by those of our text, but by Christ's grace they may be resisted and overcome by your trusting in the promise of God in the gospel of Christ.