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
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
