How To Catch A Rat

How to Catch a Rat - James 1:13-18

INTRODUCTION

A. The lure of sin - v14

    I Corinthians 10:13, II Timothy 2:22 & Genesis 39:7-13

B. How do you catch a rat?

GOD DOES NOT ENTICE TO SIN

A. Note:

     Genesis 3:6, Joshua 7:20-21, Proverbs 19:3 & MAtthew 7:1-5

B. Not the source - v. 13

OUR NATURES MAKE SIN ENTICING

A. It is us

B. Hidden

    II Corinthians 11:14

C. Grandchild of sin - v. 15

GOD GIVES US A NEW NATURE

A. The problem

     Romans 7 - various verses

B. God's gift

     II Peter 1:3-4

CONCLUSION

A. Paul's commitment

    I Corinthians 15:30-31

B. Praise