Pressure Point: How to Handle Temptation

A trial is a difficulty that happens as a result of the fact that we live in a sinful world.  Sickness, natural disasters, disease are all things we have because of what sin did to the world.  

A test is a difficulty that is sent by God to develop our faith so we may be mature and persevere till the end.  

A temptation is sent by Satan to destroy you.

When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. James 1:13-15

Each one is tempted by his own evil desire. James 1:14

They blame others for their sin.
They rationalize their sin.
They compare their sin with the sin of other people.

A man's own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the LORD. Proverbs 19:3

1. Desire.
2. Deception.

We are dragged away and enticed. James 1:14

3. Disobedience.

As a dog returns to its vomit so a fool repeats his folly. Proverbs 26:11

Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. James 1:15