Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture makes clear that all human beings are subject to temptation. It provides examples of individuals who have faced and yielded to such influences. 1 Corinthians 10:13The inevitability of temptation to do wrong See also Proverbs 7:21-23Matthew 13:20-21 Luke 17:1 pp Mk 4:16-17 Romans 7:15pp Lk 8:13 1 Corinthians 10:122 Corinthians 11:3 1 Peter 1:6 Genesis 3:6-7 Examples of those who were tempted Adam and Eve tempted See also Sin enters the world through temptation, which leads to the fall of humanity. Genesis 25:29-34Esau tempted Joshua 7:21Achan tempted Judges 14:16-17Samson tempted 2 Samuel 11:2-4David tempted 1 Kings 11:1,4Solomon tempted 2 Kings 5:20-23Gehazi tempted Matthew 26:69-75Peter tempted pp Lk 22:55-62 pp Jn 18:16-18 pp Jn 18:25-27 Romans 8:31Help for those facing temptation See also Joshua 1:5Romans 8:37-39 Hebrews 4:15-16; 13:5 1 John 2:1; 4:4 Revelation 3:10 See also 5033 knowledge of good & evil6024 sin, effects of 6156 fall of humanity 8027 faith, testing of |



