A Study in James Part 2: Winning the war within

James 1:12–18 (NLT) 
12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 

15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. 16 So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. 18 He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession. 
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1. The Challenge of the times in which we live

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II. Signs You May Be Leaning Toward Subjective Morality

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• You base right/wrong on how others feel.-(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
• You fear disapproval more than disobeying God.-(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
• You shift your values based on relationships or experiences-(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
• Your worldview changes with emotions-(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

III. God’s Unchanging Standard of Objective Morality(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

IV. Sin Is a Spiritual Issue, Not a Social One(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

Romans 8:5–6 (NLT)
5 Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. 6 So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.

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V. Two Pathways -Sin Leads to death The Spirit leads to life

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VI. Nothing is impossible with God’s help.

• 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)
  13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
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