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AFTER DESIRE IS CONCEIVED / JAMES 1:15

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(KJV) James 1:15

Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

AFTER DESIRE IS CONCEIVED / JAMES 1:15

James uses the analogy of the birthing process to describe what it is like to go from temptation to spiritual destruction. Ungodly desires can lead to moral deception, then to evil deeds, and in the end to spiritual death. This means that if we do not rely on the Holy Spirit for strength to overcome selfish and ungodly desires, we begin to believe Satan’s lies and fall into his snares. If we continue in this wrong direction, we will forsake God’s standards and purposes for us. This process, if not broken through submission to God (James 4:7), eventually results in spiritual destruction and death (Romans 6:23), which is eternal separation from God.

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  1. BY HIS OWN EVIL DESIRE / JAMES 1:14
  2. TEMPTED / JAMES 1:13
  3. YOU MAY BE MATURE / JAMES 1:4
  4. BUT THE WISDOM THAT COMES FROM HEAVEN / JAMES 3:7-8
  5. FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD IS HATRED TOWARD GOD / JAMES 4:4
  6. TRIALS /JAMES 1:2
  7. TO THE TWELVE TRIBES / JAMES 1:1
  8. CONFESS … PRAY … BE HEALDED / JAMES 5:16
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BY HIS OWN EVIL DESIRE / JAMES 1:14

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(KJV) James 1:14

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

BY HIS OWN EVIL DESIRE / JAMES 1:14

We are capable of being affected by Satan’s temptations because of the sinful nature within us (our inborn tendency to go our own way and to defy God and His standards; see Romans 5:12; Romans 6:2; Matthew 15:19). If we follow the pull of our nature toward defiance and rebellion, temptation will take us down a road that leads to sin and finally to spiritual death (James 1:15; Romans 6:23; Romans 7:5, 10, 13).

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  1. TEMPTED / JAMES 1:13
  2. YOU MAY BE MATURE / JAMES 1:4
  3. BUT THE WISDOM THAT COMES FROM HEAVEN / JAMES 3:7-8
  4. FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD IS HATRED TOWARD GOD / JAMES 4:4
  5. TRIALS /JAMES 1:2
  6. TO THE TWELVE TRIBES / JAMES 1:1
  7. CONFESS … PRAY … BE HEALDED / JAMES 5:16
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TEMPTED / JAMES 1:13

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(KJV) James 1:13
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

TEMPTED / JAMES 1:13

There is a significant difference between trials (James 1:2; James 1:4) and temptations (James 1:13-15).

  1. Trials typically result from outside sources beyond our control and are something to be endured with faith. In fact, trials test our faith and develop perseverance and maturity. By relying on God to help us through trials, we will grow spiritually, develop character and will finally receive “the crown of life” (James 1:12).
  2. In contrast, temptations often stem from inner moral struggles involving ungodly desires and are something to be resisted. Satan uses temptation to stir up evil desires within us and encourage us to defy God. If temptations are not resisted, the end result is spiritual “death” (James 1:14-15) and separation from God.
  3. God is not the source of temptation; temptation comes from Satan and our own ungodly desires. God is the source of that which is good (James 1:17-18). No person who sins can escape guilt by trying to blame God. Though God may test us and allow us to go through trials in order to strengthen our faith, it is never with the intent of leading or tempting us to sin. God’s nature and holiness mean that there is nothing in His character to which sin can appeal, which means that He cannot be a source of temptation.  

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  1. YOU MAY BE MATURE / JAMES 1:4
  2. BUT THE WISDOM THAT COMES FROM HEAVEN / JAMES 3:7-8
  3. FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD IS HATRED TOWARD GOD / JAMES 4:4
  4. TRIALS /JAMES 1:2
  5. TO THE TWELVE TRIBES / JAMES 1:1
  6. CONFESS … PRAY … BE HEALDED / JAMES 5:16
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IT WAS GOOD / GENESIS 1:10

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(KJV) Genesis 1:10

And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.

IT WAS GOOD / GENESIS 1:10

Seven times God states that what He created was “good” (Genesis 1:4,10,12, 18, 21, 25, 31). Each part of God’s creation was exactly as He intended. God created the world to reflect His glory (beauty, splendor, wonder) and greatness. It was also His plan for the world to be a place where humankind could experience life and joy. Notice how God created according to a specific plan and order:

Day 1 – Light – Bringing order to creation

Day 2 – Expanse

Day 3- Dry Ground

Day 4 – Light bearers

Day 5- Fish and birds – Bringing life to creation

Day 6 – Animals and humans

Day 7 – Rest – Creation is complete and good

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  1. HEART IS EVIL FROM CHILDHOOD / GENESIS 8:21
  2. THE SONS OF GOD / GENESIS 6:2
  3. HOW GREAT MAN’S WICKEDNESS /GENESIS 6:5
  4. ADAM LIVED 930 YEARS / GENESIS 5:5
  5. WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF ADAM’S LINE / GENESIS 5:1
  6. KNOWING GOOD AND EVIL / GENESIS 3:22
  7. GOD SAID LET US – LET US MAKE MAN / GENESIS 1:26
  8. I WILL GREATLY INCREASE YOUR PAINS / GENESIS 3:16-19
  9. SERVE AS SIGNS / GENESIS 1:14-15
  10. LET THERE BE LIGHT / GENESIS 1:8
  11. THE WOMAN … ATE IT … HER HUSBAND … WITH HER / GENESIS 3:6
  12. YOU WILL BE LIKE GOD / GENESIS 3:5
  13. YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE / GENESIS 3:4
  14. THE SERPENT / GENESIS 3:1
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YOU MAY BE MATURE / JAMES 1:4

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(KJV) James 1:4

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

YOU MAY BE MATURE / JAMES 1:4

The word “mature” (Greek teleios) reflects the Biblical idea of the growth or development of the person’s faith to the point of spiritual maturity. But to grow spiritually suggests that there is a right relationship with God that results in one’s wholehearted effort to love Him completely (Mark 12:30). That effort works out in the way we show our constant love, devotion, obedience and Christlike character in all circumstances (Deuteronomy 6:5; 18:13; Matthew 22:37; 1 Thessalonians 2:10).

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  1. BUT THE WISDOM THAT COMES FROM HEAVEN / JAMES 3:7-8
  2. FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD IS HATRED TOWARD GOD / JAMES 4:4
  3. TRIALS /JAMES 1:2
  4. TO THE TWELVE TRIBES / JAMES 1:1
  5. CONFESS … PRAY … BE HEALDED / JAMES 5:16
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WHO OBEY GOD’S COMMANDMENTS / REVELATION 14:12

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(KJV) Revelation 14:12

Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

WHO OBEY GOD’S COMMANDMENTS / REVELATION 14:12

The ultimate punishment to the followers of the beast is terrifying (Revelation 14:9-11). This is a challenge to all followers of Christ to rely completely on Him so they can endure whatever comes, while continuing to “obey God’s commandments and remain faithful to Jesus.” For their loyalty to Christ during the great tribulation, they will probably die.

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  1. A MARK / REVELATION 13:16
  2. REFUSED TO WORSHIP THE IMAGE TO BE KILLED / REVELATION 13:15
  3. WORSHIP THE FIRST BEAST / REVELATION
  4. DRAGON … BOUND HIM FOR A THOUSAND YEARS / REVELATION 20:2
  5. THE GREAT TRIBULATION / REVELATION 7:14
  6. THE DEVIL … THE LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR / REVELATION 20:10
  7. SURROUNDED THE CAMP OF GOD’S PEOPLE / REVELATION 20:9
  8. DECEIVE THE NATIONS / REVELATION 20:8
  9. SATAN WILL BE RELEASED / REVELATION 20:7
  10. SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14
  11. FROGS / REVELATION 16:13
  12. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  13. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  14. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  15. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
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HE IS A LIAR AND THE FATHER OF LIES / JOHN 8:44

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(KJV) John 8:44
Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

HE IS A LIAR AND THE FATHER OF LIES / JOHN 8:44

Lying is specifically mentioned as a characteristic of the devil; he is the source of all dishonesty and deceit (Genesis 3:1; Genesis 3:4; Genesis 3:5; Genesis 3:6; Acts 5:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11; Revelation 12:7-9). This means that lying, cheating and other forms of dishonesty are totally opposed to the mind and nature of God, who is truth (Revelation 19:11). An unconcerned attitude about the sin of lying is one of the unmistakable symptoms of an ungodly condition. It is a sign that the person is not “born of the Spirit” (John 3:6) but is under the influence of Satan (John 4:24; Revelation 22:15).

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  1. EVERYONE WHO SINS / JOHN 8:34
  2. HOLY SPIRIT / JOHN 14:26
  3. I WILL ASK THE FATHER – COUNSELOR / JOHN 14:16
  4. JESUS HAD NOT YET BEEN GLORIFIED / JOHN 7:39
  5. AS THE SCRIPTURE HAS SAID – STREAMS OF LIVING WATER / JOHN 7:38
  6. YOU ARE GODS? / JOHN 10:34
  7. HE WHO DOES NOT LOVE ME / JOHN 14:24
  8. REMAIN IN MY LOVE / JOHN 15:9-10
  9. ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 17:3
  10. I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD / JOHN 8:12
  11. SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH / JOHN 17:17
  12. THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE / JOHN 8:32
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EVERYONE WHO SINS / JOHN 8:34

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(KJV) John 8:34

Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

EVERYONE WHO SINS / JOHN 8:34

The New Testament clearly teaches that the Lord Jesus Christ Himself breaks the power and control of sin in the lives of His true followers (John 8:31-32,36; John 8:32). Individuals who habitually sin are still slaves to sin and are still allowing themselves to be under Satan’s influence and control (1 John 3:6-10; 1 John 3:8). Those who accept Christ’s forgiveness and enter a personal relationship with Him, based on His death and resurrection, will experience freedom from sin as the continue to rely on Him (Romans 6).

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  1. HOLY SPIRIT / JOHN 14:26
  2. I WILL ASK THE FATHER – COUNSELOR / JOHN 14:16
  3. JESUS HAD NOT YET BEEN GLORIFIED / JOHN 7:39
  4. AS THE SCRIPTURE HAS SAID – STREAMS OF LIVING WATER / JOHN 7:38
  5. YOU ARE GODS? / JOHN 10:34
  6. HE WHO DOES NOT LOVE ME / JOHN 14:24
  7. REMAIN IN MY LOVE / JOHN 15:9-10
  8. ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 17:3
  9. I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD / JOHN 8:12
  10. SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH / JOHN 17:17
  11. THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE / JOHN 8:32
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LOVE THE TRUTH / 2 THESSAIONIANS 2:9-10

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(KJV) 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

10And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

LOVE THE TRUTH / 2 THESSAIONIANS 2:9-10

From the very beginning of creation, the central issue in humanity’s relationship with God has been the choice either to reject God and the truth of His Word or to love and obey them. That choice and response will continue to be pivotal (so important that it will determine future action and consequences) in the last days of this age. Salvation (rescue from spiritual death, which is separation from God) and a personal relationship with God will be experienced only by those who surrender their lives to Christ and wholeheartedly “love the truth.” Such people take God at His Word and are fully convinced of the integrity of what He has said. As a result, they reject all revelation or teaching that conflicts with that truth (Matthew 24:5; Matthew 24:11). In order to preset people with the opportunity to accept the truth of Christ for themselves, we must be bold enough to speak His message and invite people to yield their lives to Christ.

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  1. PROTECT YOU FROM THE EVIL ONE / 2 THESSALONIANS 3:3
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A MARK / REVELATION 13:16

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(KJV) Revelation 13:16
And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

A MARK / REVELATION 13:16

The antichrist will seek to gain total economic control of the world. All people are demanded to give their allegiance to him and cooperate with his system by receiving a mark on their hands or foreheads in order to buy or sell (Revelation 12:17). This mark is Satan’s substitute for God’s seal on the 144,000 (Revelation 7:3). The type of “mark” the beast uses or how it is applied in not described except to say that it is “the number of his name” (Revelation 13:17). It is clear, however, that once received, the mark is permanent, so that it identifies those who have rejected Christ and have turned their devotion to the antichrist. Economic pressure will probably be a tool used to persuade people to take the mark, which will also symbolize submission to the world government and the religion of the antichrist. Those who refuse to take the mart will be hunted down and killed (Revelation 13:15).

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  1. REFUSED TO WORSHIP THE IMAGE TO BE KILLED / REVELATION 13:15
  2. WORSHIP THE FIRST BEAST / REVELATION
  3. DRAGON … BOUND HIM FOR A THOUSAND YEARS / REVELATION 20:2
  4. THE GREAT TRIBULATION / REVELATION 7:14
  5. THE DEVIL … THE LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR / REVELATION 20:10
  6. SURROUNDED THE CAMP OF GOD’S PEOPLE / REVELATION 20:9
  7. DECEIVE THE NATIONS / REVELATION 20:8
  8. SATAN WILL BE RELEASED / REVELATION 20:7
  9. SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14
  10. FROGS / REVELATION 16:13
  11. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  12. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  13. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  14. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
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