Lesson 2 Overcoming temptation continued;

C. V. 20

1. Prison-mild punishment considering he was a foreign slave who was accused of attempted rape of an Egyptian noble woman.

2. Lord’s favor upon him in prison, so he could accomplish his purposes.

II. Overcoming temptation

A. RM. 7:15ff. be aware of the “war” from within. Jesus Christ has won us victory at the cross over it and we are joined to Him in baptism.

B. Keep before yourself in meditation your end: you will stand before the Lord as a merciful savior and Just Judge.

C. Avoid “near” occasions of sin

D. Lean on the “power of the Spirit”: Accept and ask for more of the Spirit’s power to grow in holiness.

E. Find a good Christian friend to share your struggles and/or the sacrament of reconciliation.

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