Faith Fact
God helps me make good choices.

Faith Verse
John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Question of the day:
How can I resist temptation and make the right choice?

Read:
Psalm 119:11; Matthew 4:1–11

It’s always interesting to see celebrities and important leaders, like the president, doing normal, everyday things such as walking their dog or grabbing a hamburger at a fast-food restaurant. It’s easy for us to forget that they do regular things just like we do.

When Jesus came to earth, He was both God and human. Jesus experienced all the things that come with normal life including the temptation to do wrong things. In fact, the devil tried to tempt Jesus multiple times! Jesus never gave in to temptation. He overcame His desire to do wrong things by using the Word of God.

Like Jesus, we will face temptation because that’s part of living in this world. However, Jesus showed us how to make the right choice. When we fill our heart with the Word of God and listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit, we can resist temptation and follow the plan that God has for us!

Talk About It:
Question 1. What was Jesus doing before He was tempted?
Answer 1. He was fasting. (Matthew 4:2)

Question 2. What are some ways you might experience temptation in your life?
Answer 2. Answers may vary.

Question 3. What did Jesus use to help Him resist temptation?
Answer 3. He used the Word of God.

Question 4. Why is it important for us to know God’s Word?
Answer 4. When we have memorized God’s Word, we can use it to help us overcome temptation to sin. (Psalm 119:11)

Question 5. When you are being tempted, what steps can help you make the right choice?
Answer 5. Ask for God’s help, remember what God’s Word says, and listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit. Additional answers may vary.

Prayer:
God, thank You that I am never alone when I am being tempted. Help me to remember that I can resist temptation and make the choices that You want me to make through Your Word and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Faith Fact
God helps me make good choices.

Faith Verse
John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Question of the day:
What should I do when I'm being tempted?

Read:
1 Corinthians 10:13

Have you ever seen a movie in which the main characters have to go through several puzzles to get out of the difficult situation? They may have to step on the right tiles to avoid spears being thrown at them. Or, they may find themselves in a room where all the walls are closing in. In the moment, it seems like there’s no way of escape. But then, right at the last second, they escape.

Many times this is how temptation feels. It can seem as if temptation is closing in to crush us and doing right can be extremely difficult. However, the Bible says that we can trust that God won’t let us be tempted beyond what we can handle. When we are tempted, He will always show us a way out. When we are having a difficult time making the right choice, we can call out to God and He can give us the strength to resist the temptation.

Talk About It:
Question 1. How much temptation will God allow us to endure?
Answer 1. Only as much as we can handle

Question 2. What does God’s Word promise He will do when we are being tempted?
Answer 2. He will show us a way out so that we can endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)

Question 3. What kinds of temptation do you face?
Answer 3. Answers may vary.

Question 4. How do you feel knowing that others face the same kinds of temptations?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.

Question 5. How does knowing that God is ready and willing to help you escape temptation make you feel?
Answer 5. Answers may vary.

Prayer:
God, thank You for being faithful to help me when I’m tempted. Help me to make choices that honor You. Amen.

Faith Fact
God helps me make good choices.

Faith Verse
John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Question of the day:
How does God help me when I'm tempted?

Read:
Matthew 6:13

Tug-of-war is a game that is played with a long rope with a knot in the center and two teams holding the rope on opposite sides of the knot. The goal is to pull the opposition to your side of the center line. It’s important that you don’t yield or let up, because doing that gives the opposing team a better opportunity to win.

Our life is like a game of tug-of-war. As we follow Jesus, our enemy, Satan, tries to pull us in the other direction. However, God is like an immovable anchor at the end of the rope. He can’t be moved. And as long as we are connected to Him, we can’t be moved either. He is the One who will give us the strength to resist temptation and make choices that honor Him.

Talk About It:
Question 1. What does it mean to yield to temptation?
Answer 1. To yield to temptation means to give in to it.

Question 2. What should we ask of God when we are tempted?
Answer 2. We should ask God to keep us from giving in to temptation and to rescue us. (Matthew 6:13)

Question 3. What are some of the temptations you have faced recently?
Answer 3. Answers may vary.

Question 4. How is struggling with temptation like a tug-of-war?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.

Question 5. How does knowing that you can ask God to rescue you from temptation make you feel?
Answer 5. Answers may vary.

Prayer:
God, thank You for every time You’ve rescued me from the evil one. Help me to always turn to You for strength when I am being tempted. Amen.