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Do not have the young men answer aloud.)Discussion• At what times are we least able to combat temptation? Then gradually he will suggest larger and larger sins until he can tempt you to do something you never would have considered at first.• How have you seen Satan work this way with different kinds of temptation?

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3

What temptations does a young man your age encounter most frequently? When he feels peer pressure or faces a persuasive temptation, he will not waver because he has already made the decision to do right.Scriptures and discussionHave the young men read and mark Joshua 24:15 and Alma 37:35.• Why is it “wisdom” to keep the commandments?

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Primary 7: New Testament

Matthew 4:3.) Why do you think this temptation might have been hard for him to withstand? Prepare some “Temptation Cards.” On 3″ by 5″ cards or pieces of paper write temptations that the children might have, such as lying, cheating, stealing, using vulgar language, and so on.

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Young Women Manual 1

If it is not already on the chalkboard, add the phrase “Seek the companionship of the Holy Ghost.”Scripture discussionThe Savior stressed a very important way to overcome temptation. Read Mormon 9:28.• How does this verse suggest we pray to overcome temptation?

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay

Just after the Savior’s baptism, he was led up to the mount that is known now as the Mount of Temptation. Christ’s answer was: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” (Matt. 4:3–4.)The next temptation quoted scripture also.

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 1

We must do our part to avoid temptation. Suggestive movies and videos• How can you overcome temptation?

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 2

We cannot go seeking temptation and expect the Lord to protect us.)Emphasize that the Lord will always provide a way for us to escape temptation, but it is up to us to take the way he provides. Sometimes it helps to call a friend or talk to a parent so that we do not have to face the temptation alone.)• What has helped you resist temptation?

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A

Family Prayer: A Help in Resisting Temptation We have been commanded to pray to our Heavenly Father, especially with our families. In what ways does prayer help us to resist temptation?

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball

If heeded, this member of the Godhead will guide, inspire, and warn, and will neutralize the promptings of the evil one.10 He who has greater strength than Lucifer, he who is our fortress and our strength, can sustain us in times of great temptation. The importance of not accommodating temptation in the least degree is underlined by the Savior’s example.

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New Testament Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

How do the scriptures give us strength to withstand temptation? When we face temptation, how does it help to know that we are children of God?

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B

How can you avoid the temptation to use these substances?

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 2

Allow the young men to discuss these temptations openly with you. They feel it is unnecessary or too difficult or not worth the effort.QuotationRead and explain the following quotation:“Some become enslaved with compulsive habits or yield to appetites or to improper actions, and plead that they are helpless before their habits—that they are compelled, persuaded; that temptation was stronger than their will to resist.

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Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

How have you felt added protection from temptation as you have prayed? studied the scriptures? kept the Sabbath day holy? gone to the temple? honored the priesthood? How can giving in to small temptations to be dishonest make us more vulnerable to other temptations?

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Primary 6: Old Testament

Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ know that it is harder to avoid temptation when we allow ourselves to get close to it. Explain that deciding to stay clean and pure before temptation comes can be a protection.

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The Presidents of the Church: Teacher’s Manual

Born 19 July 1876 Years of Presidency: 1970–1972ObjectiveClass members will come to feel, through the example of Joseph Fielding Smith, that scripture and gospel study are important in their preparation for life.Preparation1. Prepare to show the

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 2

Temptations to be dishonest or otherwise immoral, and so forth.)• What could easily happen to us if we carry with us unrepented sins? Like the tree, we might be weakened and give in to temptation.)• How can such sins prevent us from progressing and developing the way we should?

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Book of Mormon Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual

What can we learn from their actions that can help protect us in times of temptation and fear? How might fear cause someone to give in to temptation?

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Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith

This feeling toward my mother became a defense, a barrier between me and temptation, so that I could turn aside from temptation and sin by the help of the Lord

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Aaronic Priesthood Manual 3

Elder Spencer W. Kimball explained how Heavenly Father can help us overcome Satan:“He who has greater strength than Lucifer, he who is our fortress and our strength, can sustain us in times of great temptation. What are some of Satan’s most effective temptations for young people?

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Primary 2: Choose the Right A

Point out that their rings can also help them remember to choose the right.Teacher presentationTell the children that a dare to do something wrong is called a temptation. Have the children repeat the word temptation a few times.

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