Now Joseph was handsome in form and appearance. 7 And it came to pass after these things that his master’s wife cast longing eyes on Joseph, and she said, “Lie with me.” 8 But he refused and said to his master’s wife, “Look, my

master does not know what is with me in the house, and he has committed all

that he has to my hand.

9 There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his

wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” 10

So it was, as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he did not heed her, to lie with

her or to be with her.

11 But it happened about this time, when Joseph went into the house to do his

work, and none of the men of the house was inside, 12 that she caught him

by his garment, saying, “Lie with me.” But he left his garment in her hand, and

fled and ran outside.(Genesis 39)

Running From Sin!

When temptation comes we can either excuse our sins or we can

run!

Deadly Sin• The wages of sin – Romans 6:23

23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus

our Lord.(Romans 6)

Deadly Sin• The wages of sin – Romans 6:23• Dead in trespasses – Ephesians 2:4-5

4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved

us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),

(Ephesians 2)

Deadly Sin• The wages of sin – Romans 6:23• Dead in trespasses – Ephesians 2:4-5• Willful sin? – Hebrews 10:26-27

26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth,

there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation

of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries.

(Hebrews 10)

Deadly Sin• The wages of sin – Romans 6:23• Dead in trespasses – Ephesians 2:4-5• Willful sin? – Hebrews 10:26-27• Have not sinned? – I John 1:8-10

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not

in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar,

and His word is not in us.(I John 1)

Deadly Sin• The wages of sin is death• Dead in trespasses• Willful sin? No more sacrifice• Have not sinned? Liars!

Temptation• Lust & pride – I John 2:15-17

15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all

that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. 17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God

abides forever.(I John 2)

Temptation• Lust & pride – I John 2:15-17• Common to man – I Corinthians 10:13

13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but

God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make

the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

(I Corinthians 10)

Temptation• Lust & pride – I John 2:15-17• Common to man – I Corinthians 10:13• Not from God – James 1:13

13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot

be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.

(James 1)

Temptation• Lust & pride – I John 2:15-17• Common to man – I Corinthians 10:13• Not from God – James 1:13• Tempted by Satan – I Corinthians 7:3-5

3 Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. 4 The wife does

not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. And likewise the husband does not have authority over

his own body, but the wife does.

5 Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer;

and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your

lack of self-control.(I Corinthians 7)

Temptation• Lust & pride – I John 2:15-17• Common to man – I Corinthians 10:13• Not from God – James 1:13• Tempted by Satan – I Corinthians 7:3-5• Not a sin to be tempted – Heb. 4:14-16

14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the

heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are,

yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to

help in time of need.(Hebrews 4)

Temptation• Lust & pride – I John 2:15-17• Common to man – I Corinthians 10:13• Not from God – James 1:13• Tempted by Satan – I Corinthians 7:3-5• Not a sin to be tempted – Heb. 4:14-16• Sin when we give in – James 1:14-15

14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 Then, when desire has

conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth

death.(James 1)

Temptation• Tempted by lust & pride• These are common to man• Temptation is not from God• Tempted by Satan• Not a sin to be tempted• We sin when we give in

When Temptation Comes• Run – Genesis 39:11-12

11 But it happened about this time, when Joseph went into the house to do his

work, and none of the men of the house was inside, 12 that she caught him

by his garment, saying, “Lie with me.” But he left his garment in her hand, and

fled and ran outside.(Genesis 39)

When Temptation Comes• Run – Genesis 39:11-12• Flee – 2 Timothy 2:22-23

22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with

those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate

strife. (2 Timothy 2)

When Temptation Comes• Run – Genesis 39:11-12• Flee – 2 Timothy 2:22-23• Resist – James 4:7-8; I Peter 5:8-9

7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-

minded.(James 4)

8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a

roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the

faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in

the world. (I Peter 5)

When Temptation Comes• Run – Genesis 39:11-12• Flee – 2 Timothy 2:22-23• Resist – James 4:7-8; I Peter 5:8-9• Abstain – I Peter 2:11-12

11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts

which war against the soul, 12 having your conduct honorable among the

Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God

in the day of visitation.(I Peter 2)

When Temptation Comes• Run – Genesis 39:11-12• Flee – 2 Timothy 2:22-23• Resist – James 4:7-8; I Peter 5:8-9• Abstain – I Peter 2:11-12• And pray – I Thessalonians 5:16-22

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20

Do not despise prophecies. 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good. 22

Abstain from every form of evil.(I Thessalonians 5)

When Temptation Comes• Run• Flee• Resist• Abstain• And pray

More and more the world tries to influence us to tolerate and even

excuse sin.

But sin is deadly, causing us to die spiritually, and ultimately be separated from God forever unless we trust in the

blood of Jesus to save us.

When temptation comes, run, flee, abstain, resist! Don’t allow yourself to

give in to the wiles of the devil.

Have you come to Jesus through faith & obedience to be washed from your

sins?

He invites you to come now!