Day 20 – Tempted by the World
Day 20: “Tempted by the World”
Forty Days in the Wilderness – A 40 Day Quiet Time Series
I. Psalm 73:1-14
- What was the psalmist feeling as he looked at the wealth and prosperity of the unsaved around him?
- Why did life seem unfair to him?
- Have you been envying the lost around you? If so, have you confessed this to God?
II. Psalm 73:15-22
- What did he realize about their final destiny?
- How is the “good life” like a dream that will end on judgment day?
- How was the writer thinking when he was envying them?
III. Psalm 73:23-28
- What did the psalmist realize about his relationship with God?
- Memorize verses 25-26.
IV. 1John 2:15-17
- What things in the world are you supposed to hate?
- Are there any worldly things still attracting you? If so, be determined to hate them.
For Your Encouragement:
- Talk with your mentor or a mature Christian about your feelings about the world. Discuss with that person what temptations you have been having and pray about those temptations.
- When temptation attacks you from within, always remember to go to God in prayer!