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The Oxford American Dictionary defines “Temptation” as

‘a desire to do something, esp. something wrong or unwise.’

Here’s an interesting math equation: Real Pressure + Real Temptation = Real Consequences

Real Pressure – Peers, parenst, media

Real Temptation – What are the biggest temptations teenagers face? Here’s a poll I did to find out.

Real Consequences – Pain, hurt, scars

What does this math equation look like lived out? Read 2 Samuel 11 & 12!

When it comes to getting hooked on temptation, I want to note a couple of things

• Temptations are TRUE
• Consequences are TRUE
• “I’m not alone” is TRUE

What is God’s role in temptations?

• God is not the tempter. James 1:13-15
• God provides a way out. 1 Corinthians 10:13
• God want to see you win in the face of temptation. James 1:12

Being that Easter is this weekend, what better person to look than Jesus and how he faced and dealt with temptation. Read Matthew 4:1-11

How do you avoid temptation?

• Ask for help
• Know God’s Word – 2 Timothy 3:16
• Live with God’s power – Romans 8:2

What if I’ve already given into temptation? Check out Romans 7:14-25

• Acknowledge it!
• Accept God’s grace
• Ask for forgiveness

Romans 5:20-21