6251 temptation, resisting
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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

Hebrews 12:4,7; 2 Peter 3:17

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

4126  Satan, resistance to
5598  victory over spiritual forces
5627  word
6744  sanctification
8326  purity, moral & spiritual
8339  self-control
8454  obedience to God
8476  self-discipline
8493  watchfulness, believers



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