Temptation and Sin

Follow-Up Questions
1. What is a recent excuse you have used to explain your sin? How does James 1:14 challenge your understanding of the root of that sin? How is your desire at the root of that failure?

2. Consider the following template that you can use to apply truth to your life and turn towards a greater affection:
- What lie do I need to turn from?
- What truth do I need to turn toward?
- Who do I need to hear truth from?

God is GREAT- so we do not have to be in control. (Psalm 27)
God is GLORIOUS- so we do not have to fear others. (Psalm 31)
God is GOOD- so we do not have to look elsewhere. (Psalm 84)
God is GRACIOUS- so we do not have to prove ourselves. (Psalm 103)