Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6100 Aspects of sin » 6248 temptation » 6251 temptation, resisting 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. Encouragement to those facing temptation James 1:12 See also Romans 8:37; Hebrews 2:18; Hebrews 4:15-16; James 1:2-3; 1 John 4:4 Finding in God and his word resources to overcome temptation Daniel 11:32 See also Proverbs 2:1-2,12-15; Matthew 6:13 pp Luke 11:4; 1 Timothy 6:11-12; James 4:7 Practical suggestions for overcoming temptation Overcoming temptation through prayer Matthew 26:41 pp Mark 14:38 pp Luke 22:40 See also Matthew 18:8-9; 1 Corinthians 7:5 Overcoming temptation through personal discipline Encouragements to resist temptation Galatians 6:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:22 See also Proverbs 1:10-15; Romans 6:12-14 Examples of those who did not give in to temptation Job 1:22 See also Genesis 39:7-10; Job 2:10; Jeremiah 35:5-6; Daniel 1:8 Jesus Christ resisted temptation Matthew 4:4 pp Luke 4:4 See also Matthew 4:7 pp Luke 4:12; Matthew 4:10 pp Luke 4:8 See also
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