1.1 Recognizing the deceptiveness of sinful pleasure Hebrews 3:13
1.2 Acknowledging the temporary satisfaction of sinful pleasure Hebrews 11:25
1.3 Understanding the destructive consequences of sinful pleasure Romans 6:23
2.1 Understanding that temptation is not sin, but yielding to it is James 1:14-15
2.2 Recognizing the source of temptation James 1:13
2.3 Acknowledging the universal nature of temptation 1 Corinthians 10:13
3.1 Using God's Word as a weapon against temptation Ephesians 6:17
3.2 Meditating on God's Word for strength and guidance Psalm 119:11
3.3 Applying God's Word to resist temptation Matthew 4:1-11
4.1 Relying on the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance Galatians 5:16
4.2 Yielding to the Holy Spirit to produce spiritual fruit that counters sinful pleasure Galatians 5:22-23
4.3 Walking in the Spirit to overcome the desires of the flesh Romans 8:5
5.1 Seeking accountability in the body of Christ James 5:16
5.2 Encouraging and edifying one another in love 1 Thessalonians 5:11
5.3 Practicing confession and repentance 1 John 1:9
6.1 Embracing the promise of God's faithfulness in temptation 1 Corinthians 10:13
6.2 Celebrating the victory in Christ over sin Romans 6:14
6.3 Looking forward to the eternal reward that outweighs temporary sinful pleasure 2 Corinthians 4:17