Escaping the Prison of Self

Thesis: Our Prison is self. The Test of Faith is Believing in Jesus.

1. Why are we tempted? v. 13-14

The problem is us.

Temptation is from within.

We are tempted because of us.

2. Dealing With Temptation v. 12:15

Temptation makes us act like we are dead.

We no longer have to be slaves of sins because Jesus freed us. Romans 6:5-7

Blessed is the believer who goes through temptation. James

Why is God allowing me to go through temptation?

3. How do we Solve the Problem of Temptation? v. 16-18

Is the struggle with temptation and self worth it?

Yes, Not because I won't get to heaven if I don't, but because God saved me and I am going to heaven.

It is worth it because my home is in Eternity.

God wants us to deal with these things.

Where should all this lead us?

To the Savior

It should cause us to: anchor ourselves to Him, be greatful to Him and to pray

We need the grace of God as much today and in the past.

Fight the good fight with your heart fixed on Eternity.