Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 4100 Supernatural beings » 4120 Satan » 4122 Satan, as tempter God's people are incited to evil by Satan. He seeks to exploit their weaknesses in order to deflect them from obedience to God. Satan incites God's people to evil Satan exploits human weaknesses Genesis 3:1-5 Rev 12:9 identifies the serpent with Satan. See also Job 2:4-5; Ephesians 4:26-27 He tempts Christians to fall away 1 Thessalonians 3:5 See also Luke 22:31; 1 Timothy 3:7; 2 Timothy 2:26 He inspires people to put God to the test Acts 5:3-9 See also Psalm 78:18,41; Psalm 106:14; Acts 15:10; 1 Corinthians 10:9 He makes sin attractive Lack of integrity: Sinful desires: 1 Corinthians 7:5; 1 Timothy 5:14-15 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 unforgiveness; James 3:14-16 envy and selfish ambition Jesus Christ is tempted by Satan In the wilderness Matthew 4:1-11 pp Mark 1:13 pp Luke 4:1-13 Through Simon Peter Jesus Christ identifies with believers Hebrews 4:15 See also Hebrews 2:8 Satan tests Christians Revelation 2:10 See also Luke 22:31; Revelation 3:10 Satan's temptations can be resisted By being alert By prayer Matthew 26:41 pp Mark 14:38 pp Luke 22:40 See also Matthew 6:13 pp Luke 11:4; Luke 22:32,46 By relying on God's faithfulness 1 Corinthians 10:13 See also 2 Peter 2:9; Revelation 3:10 By Jesus Christ's service as high priest See also
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