As indicated in Genesis 39, Joseph was tempted to sin numerous times by Potiphar’s wife. The lesson we can take from this is what we should do “When Tempted to Sin.” Joseph also faced many different types of temptation to sin after his brothers sold him into slavery, and later after he was falsely accused. How do you handle temptation?
For one strategy of dealing with temptation, see the previous entry Choose in Advance. Determine not to sin well in advance of the temptation. Prepare an escape plan to avoid the destroyer. Avoid small compromises. That is, don’t give Satan even the smallest beachhead. Keep your eye on your heavenly goal—don’t be sidetracked.
You could show these five steps to avoid temptation and ask members which ones work best. Ask them if the steps are foolproof? Why?
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I liked the "Five Steps to Avoid Temptation" article. I am thinking about weaving this in throughout my lesson and then giving everyone in the class with a 3x5 card with these five points after the lesson is over.
Dave
Hi Dave,
If you make it a 5 point lesson, you could distribute in advance the 5 points with blanks for people to complete as the lesson progresses. To illustrate:
1. _________ your tendancy toward sin.
2. _________ from the temptation.
3. _________ with the Word of Truth.
4. _________ with praise.
5. _________ quickly when you fail.
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