Four Tips For Resisting Temptation | Pastor Brent Simpson | Back to The Basics

1. Movement #1: SUBMIT James 4:7; James 1:8; Mark 9:23 There is no such thing as HALF commitment. Anything you SUBMIT to CONTROLS you. 2. Movement #2: STAND James 4:7; Ephesians 6:11 When I RESIST the enemy RUNS Resist the devil by: o REJECTING all lies…John 8:44 o RESOURCING your weakness…1 Corinthians 10:13 o REINFORCING spiritual disciplines…Psalm 119:1-6 o REMINDING yourself of God’s word…Luke 4:7-8 3. Movement #3: SCOOT James 4:8; Ephesians 3:12; 2 Corinthians 7:10 if I am separated from Jesus CLOSE the GAP 4. Movement #4: SCRUB James 4:8-10 Sometimes you need a good CRY. REFLECTION QUESTIONS Is there any area of my life that I haven’t submitted to God entirely? Which areas of weakness lead to sin in my life? How can I get help with these areas of weakness?