Good Shepherd Community Church

The Big Idea:
Don’t be deceived and allow the tests of faith to become temptations to sin and death.

I. Don’t be deceived when tested - God does not tempt, the devil does (vs. 13)

II. Don’t be deceived when tested- Sinful desires lead to death.

1. Trust Jesus in times of testing.

2. Resist the devil when tested.

3. You are not alone when tested.

III. Don’t be deceived when tested-God is the giver of every good and perfect gift, including the word of grace and truth.

Next Step Takeaways:
With God:
- Love God’s testing and resist self deception.

Next Step Takeaways:
With Others:
- Listen to the warning from a brother.

Next Step Takeaways:
On Mission:
- You matter...remember Gods goodness in a suffering world.