Dictionary of Bible Themes Being tempted is not in itself a sin. Sin arises when believers give in to temptation. Scripture urges believers to resist temptation, and gives them encouragement to face it. James 1:12Encouragement to those facing temptation See also Romans 8:37Hebrews 2:18; 4:15-16 James 1:2-3 1 John 4:4 Daniel 11:32 Finding in God and his word resources to overcome temptation See also Proverbs 2:1-2,12-15Matthew 6:13 1 Timothy 6:11-12 James 4:7 pp Lk 11:4 Matthew 26:41Practical suggestions for overcoming temptation Overcoming temptation through prayer See also pp Mk 14:38 Matthew 18:8-9pp Lk 22:40 1 Corinthians 7:5Hebrews 12:4,7 2 Peter 3:17 Overcoming temptation through personal discipline Galatians 6:1Encouragements to resist temptation 1 Thessalonians 5:22See also Proverbs 1:10-15Romans 6:12-14 Job 1:22 Examples of those who did not give in to temptation See also Genesis 39:7-10Job 2:10 Jeremiah 35:5-6 Daniel 1:8 Matthew 4:4 Jesus Christ resisted temptation See also Matthew 4:7pp Lk 4:4 Matthew 4:10pp Lk 4:12 See also pp Lk 4:8 4127 Satan, defeat of5601 village 5628 work 6744 sanctification 8328 quietness 8339 self-control 8454 obedience to God 8476 self-discipline 8493 watchfulness, believers |
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