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:
Matthew 5:37; Acts 5:3
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
Matthew 16:23 pp Mark 8:33
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
1 Peter 5:8
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
Hebrews 2:18; Hebrews 4:15
See also
2306 Christ, high priest 2575 Christ, temptation 5201 accusation 5530 sifting 6248 temptation
