Rising Above Excuses — Bob Holmes | TGYS 2026

Bob Holmes illustrates James 1:14–15 with volunteers representing the progression from being drawn away through lust and enticement to sin and death. Applying that progression to drugs, alcohol, sexual temptation, pornography, and vaping, he contrasts enticing appearances with destructive outcomes and examines the young man in Proverbs 7. The workshop addresses excuses about personal strength, peer pressure, and past failure, affirms forgiveness through confession, and closes by urging dependence on God and concern for those who need the gospel.

• The progression of temptation in James 1:14–15
• The young man and the enticing woman in Proverbs 7
• Peer pressure and confidence in one’s own strength
• The gap between sin’s attraction and its consequences
• Forgiveness after failure and urgency in sharing the gospel

• Consider where temptation leads rather than judging it only by its immediate appeal.
• Do not excuse moving toward sin because you believe you are strong enough to resist later.
• Past failure does not have to become permission to continue in sin.
• Confess sin and trust God’s forgiveness and cleansing.
• Depend on God’s grace for obedience and ask Him to deepen your concern for those who need Christ.

• No More Excuses
• Passive Purity

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