
Session 2 – Dealing with Temptation

DEALING WITH TEMPTATION
Preparation
In preparation for this week’s D-Group:
Memorize and Meditate on:
Read/Watch:
Thought on the Mount of Blessing pg 116-119
Recipe for Isolation, Depression and Anxiety
Accountability (10 Minutes)
In our lesson last week, everyone was asked to list down their strength and weakness in their health lifestyle (Life Transformation task No.4) in their devotional Journal. Share with your group members, if there are changes that you have experienced after you have done the task.
Bible Discussion (20 Minutes)
1. Read 1 John 2:16. What do we have to be aware of as Christians living in the world of today?
2. Read Matt 4:1-11. What are the temptations Jesus must face? Do you find yourself facing some of these temptations in your own life as well? What wisdom can you gain from Jesus’ example when He was confronted with temptations?
3. In 2 Corinthians 12:6-10, Paul speaks about “strength in weaknesses”. What spiritual encouragement can this verse give to us as we face challenges of temptation each day?
Life Transformation (20 Minutes)
1. If you were asked the question “Who is in control of your life?”, what will your answer be and why? Are you comfortable with the answer that you share with your group members? Discuss.
2. Share with your group members some of the factors that make it hard for you to resist or overcome the temptation that you are facing in life. Categorise them into two groups: External factor e.g. you are surrounded by the temptation, peer pressure, etc and Internal Factor e.g. it’s the way for you to release emotional pain, you don’t have a healthier alternative, etc. Discuss how God can help you to overcome it.
3. Each one of us struggles with different temptations. Some struggle with addiction to certain things in life, some are tempted to lust, some with jealousy, some with anger or desire for power. How can we, despite our different temptations and struggles, support one another as a community of disciples?
Intercessory Prayer (10 Minutes)
1. Claim the promise of God that He can give you strength when you are facing temptations.
2. Pray for each other and for you to be the source of support for your fellow group members as they face temptations in life.
3. Give God the honour and glory for all the victories you have discovered in your life when you face temptations.
LEADER’S TIP
2. Create a comfortable atmosphere for group members to open up to each other. When it comes to personal struggles, we may want to start from ourselves. Sharing your own struggles with temptation may help. Then you can encourage others to join you in sharing theirs.
3. Confidentiality is a must! Please help your group members to know that whatever is shared in the group remains in the group. They should not openly share with other people outside of the D-group.
4. Do not be too disturbed by awkward silences, it is a normal occurrence during group sharing. People take time to reflect and it takes a lot of courage to openly share personal vulnerability. Doing what is suggested at point no.2 (start from yourself) will be of some help.
**Additional Resources
1. Pornography