TEMPTED AND TRIED

Introduction I Cor. 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Men of old Hebrews 11:1-12:17
Christ
1. Heb 2:14-18
  Heb. 2.14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
  Heb. 2.15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
  Heb. 2.16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
  Heb. 2.17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
  Heb. 2.18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
2. Heb 4:14-16
  Heb. 4.14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
  Heb. 4.15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
  Heb. 4.16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
We will be tempted
1. I Thes. 3:4-5
  1Th 3:4 For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
  1Th 3:5 For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.
2. I Peter 4:12-19
  I Pet. 4.12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
  I Pet. 4.13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
  I Pet. 4.14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
  I Pet. 4.15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
  I Pet. 4.16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
  I Pet. 4.17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
  I Pet. 4.18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
  I Pet. 4.19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
Why are we tempted?
Comfort
1. II Cor. 1:1-7
  II Cor. 1.1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:
  II Cor. 1.2 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
  II Cor. 1.3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
  II Cor. 1.4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
  II Cor. 1.5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
  II Cor. 1.6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
  II Cor. 1.7 And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.
2. II Peter 2:1-3:9
3. Gal. 6:1-10
  Gal. 6.1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
  Gal. 6.2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
  Gal. 6.3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
  Gal. 6.4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
  Gal. 6.5 For every man shall bear his own burden.
  Gal. 6.6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
  Gal. 6.7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
  Gal. 6.8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
  Gal. 6.9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
  Gal. 6.10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
4. Phil. 4.13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Conclusion
1. Job 2:9-10
  Job 2:9 Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.
  Job 2:10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
2. Rom. 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
3. Isaiah 55:8-9
  Is. 55.8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
  Is. 55.9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
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