Temptation

A Sermon to Ministers and Other Tried Believers

1 Peter 5:7

… We ought to be slow to condemn since we ourselves also may yet be tempted in the same way and may err in like manner. Still, faith ought …

Folly of Unbelief

Luke 24:25

… Jesus bids you trust and live, and Satan says it is of no use your trusting; you believe Satan, and treat your Lord as if he had intended …

Bringing the King Back

2 Samuel 19:10

… men of Israel, and Satan has taken care to find suitable snares for you. You know this, and you mourn it, and the temptation is to continue morbidly …

Grace Preferred to Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:31

… Alas, how many who have the brightest natural gifts are still using them in the cause of Satan! And even some who have spiritual gifts of the kind …

Job's Sure Knowledge

Job 19:25

… I hope you who are greatly tempted and tried and you who are persecuted and oppressed will catch that second meaning and commit your cause unto God. "Dearly …

The Absent Pastor’s Care for his Flock

… If Satan tempts you to despair, hold it up before his face. If sins or doubts prevail, remember that ‘God is love.’ But do not forget that He …

The Blood of the Lamb, the Conquering Weapon

Revelation 12:11

… In the Prophets we have the record of Satan standing to accuse Joshua the servant of God. Satan also accused Job of serving God from mercenary motives—"Have …

Christ, the Glory of His People

Luke 2:32

… Perhaps you may be tempted to say the same, and in this you have a likeness to Jacob—from which I could wish you to escape, for it …

Lame Sheep

Hebrews 12:13

… It may be that I am addressing some poor child of God who has been beset and frightfully tormented by Satan, the accuser of the brethren. Oh, what …

Today! Today! Today!

Psalm 95:7

… Listen, then, to His promising voice, His cheering voice! It will cast all unbelieving fear out of you and drive away Satan better than David's harp drove …

Self-Sufficiency Slain

John 15:5

… It averts temptations, stands by and aids us in temptations, supports us against the flesh, the world, and Satan; and in the conflict, it grants us to enjoy …

Prayer 25 — The Washing of Water By The Word

… We shall be tempted, but let him not prevail against us. In a thousand ways, he will lay snares for our feet, but oh! deliver us as a …

God'S First Words To The First Sinner

Genesis 3:9

… Eve 'twas not the serpent with whom the main guilt must lies; had you not given ear, he might have tempted long if you had been deaf. And …

Faith's Dawn and Its Clouds

Mark 9:24

… In addition to their own weakness they are liable to special dangers, for at such times Satan is frequently very active. No king will willingly lose his subjects …

Unsubmissive Prayers

… tops of glory–that you are to be perfect? No temptation can reach you, nor if the temptation could reach you would you be hurt by it; for …

The Poor Man's Friend

Psalm 10:14

… We must have the Divine Advocate who alone can defend us against the suits of Satan and speak with authority on our behalf even before the bar of …

The Two Builders And Their Houses

Matthew 7:24-27

… In the day of temptation and persecution the rootless plants of the stony ground are withered away. See you to this. Then there will come mysterious trials typified …

Direction In Dilemma

Exodus 14:13

… Be as other men are—go back and be Satan's slave. It is evident that religion will not keep a coat on your back and bread on …

An Astounding Miracle

Mark 1:21-28

… But if it is still a thing of power over the minds of men—a power conquering sin and Satan—then they may say what they like, our …

The Gladness of the Man of Sorrows

Psalm 45:7

… How our Lord Jesus hated it when the temptation came! Thrice it assailed him in different forms, but ever it was, “Get thee behind me, Satan.” How he …

The Corn of Wheat Dying to Bring Forth Fruit

… We must never forget this, and if ever we are tempted to merge the crucified Saviour in the coming King we should feel rebuked by the fact that …

Jesus No Phantom

Matthew 14:26

… And the inward conflict which comes of our fallen nature, and the temptations of Satan and the world—this, too, is very clear. We can no more doubt …

'Life for a Look'

Isaiah 45:22

… Christ! If I were to begin to believe in Him, I would be tempted and would go back to the world." I know you would if the matter …

Everyday Religion

Galatians 2:20

… He can and will help us to behave ourselves wisely. "Lead us not into temptation" is one sentence of our daily prayer and we may further ask that …

An Urgent Necessity

Hosea 10:12

… It is high time, you young ones, that you seek the Lord, for Satan is on the watch for you if, perhaps, your unwary footsteps may be decoyed …

A Little Sanctuary

Ezekiel 11:16

… Let them alone, and Satan too. What have you to do with them? Your business is with God. See his hand, and bow before it. Say, "The Lord …

No Quarter

1 Kings 18:40

… Remember, He was tempted in all points like as we are, but, oh, that word, "yet without sin." The devil sets Him on the high mountain and bribes …

The Birth Of Christ

Isaiah 7:14

… His legions fly apace, the black-winged dragon of the Pit quails before it! Let Satan come to you suddenly and do you but whisper that word, "God …

The Crisis Of This World

John 12:31-33

… The prince of this world is Satan, the archenemy of God and of man, but he is not always to reign as the prince of the power of …

The Glorious Master and the Swooning Disciple

Revelation 1:17-18

… Why dost thou fear therefore? Thou sayest, 'I am a sinner'Satan will prevail against me.' But Christ saith 'I am master of Satan, I am Lord of …

The Heavenly Race

1 Corinthians 9:24

… Alas! just when we thought he was speeding onwards to the prize, some temptation crossed his path, and he turned aside. Away he is scrambling far over the …

Peace—a Fact and a Feeling

Romans 5:1

… You say, "I am so dreadfully tempted. Sometimes I am drawn this way and sometimes the other, and the devil never lets me alone." Listen. Did you ever …

Early Pastoral Epistles

… Beware lest Satan take advantage of you: 'for we are not ignorant of his devices.' Draw not back. It is written in the law, ' No devoted thing, that …

The Duty of Remembering the Poor

Galatians 2:10

… So Satan thinks he may overthrow one or other of God’s children. “Now, Satan,” says God, “I will give thee an opportunity of trying thy skill: one …

The Fruits of Grace

Isaiah 19:18-25

… He shall deliver them from all temptation, from all trial, from all affliction, from death itself. "He shall deliver them." Now put the two points together. We have …

The Way of Salvation

Acts 4:12

… afraid to speak, lest out of thine own mouth thou shouldest be condemned. Satan whispers in thine ear, “It is all over with thee; there is no mercy …

Limiting God

Psalm 78:41

… Whether we be saints or sinners, we may stand here and make our humble confession that we have all “tempted the Lord our God and have limited the …

One Trophy for Two Exploits

Psalm 18:29

… But Jesus pursued him and, binding him in adamantine chains, "He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men." He pursued the troop and brought back old Satan …

The Christ-Given Rest

Matthew 11:28

… Look at the imperfections of yesterday! Why, even in your prayers you sinned!" "Ah," says the child of God, "I am not going to dispute with you, Satan …

God, the All-Seeing One

Proverbs 15:11

… In that day when Satan tempted the angels, and led astray the third part of the stars of heaven, then hell was digger; then was that bottomless pit …