Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6100 Aspects of sin » 6248 temptation » 6250 temptation, sources of
Temptation comes from a number of sources but not from God.
Temptation arising from sinful human nature
Ephesians 2:1-3; James 1:14 See also Matthew 5:29-30 pp Mark 9:43-47; Matthew 6:23; Romans 7:18-23
Temptation from other people
2 Peter 2:18 See also Genesis 3:6; Proverbs 5:3-6
Temptation from Satan
Genesis 3:1 See also 1 Chronicles 21:1; Matthew 4:1 pp Mark 1:13 pp Luke 4:2; Mark 4:15 pp Luke 8:12; 1 Corinthians 7:5; 1 Thessalonians 3:5
Temptation from the world
1 John 2:16 See also Matthew 13:22 pp Mark 4:19 pp Luke 8:14
Attractions which lead to temptation
Money
1 Timothy 6:9-10
Power
See also Deuteronomy 8:17-18; 2 Chronicles 26:16
Lust
Proverbs 6:25; Proverbs 7:21
Pride
Proverbs 11:2
Temptation does not come from God
James 1:13 See also Matthew 6:13 pp Luke 11:4
See also
4025 world, the 4122 Satan, tempter 5345 influence 5418 monotony 5593 trial 6022 sin, causes of 6166 flesh, sinful nature 6237 sexual sin 6241 seduction 7751 persuasion 8832 testing
