Be Led Not into Temptation.

Introduction:

When You Fall to Temptation (Judges 16:1-22):

  1. You didn't recognize your sin Tendency . (Judges 16:1-3)
  2. You flirted instead of Fled . (Judges 16:4-20)

    Proverbs 16:18 - Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

    1 Cor 6:18 - Flee from sexual immorality.

    1 Cor 10:14 - Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

    2 Tim 2:22 - So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace...

    1 Tim 6:9,11 - (6:9 = temptation to love money) But as for you, O man of God, flee these things...

    1 Cor 10:13 - No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

  1. You end up a Slave .(Judges 16:21)
  2. You aren't Abandoned by God. (Judges 16:22)

    Matthew 6:13 - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

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Small Group Discussion
Read Judges 16:1-22

  1. Happy Anniversary! Name one thing you praise God for regarding Harvest Bible Chapel.

  2. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  3. Why do you think Samson carried the gates of Gaza away instead of fighting? Why do you think Samson played around with Delilah’s interrogation of his strength? What do these accounts tell you about Samson at this time in his life?

  4. Samson’s story boils down to three wrong women. Why do you think some people repeatedly choose to be with the wrong type of person?

Breakout
Do you recognize your sin tendency / area of weakness? Pray for the discernment and faith to flee when temptation comes!