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.

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Encouragement to those facing temptation Jas 1:12 See also Ro 8:37; Heb 2:18; Heb 4:15–16; Jas 1:2–3; 1 Jn 4:4 Finding in God and his word resources to overcome temptation Da 11:32 See also Pr 2:1–2; Pr 2:12–15; Mt 6:13; 1 Ti 6:11–12; Jas 4:7 Practical suggestions for overcoming temptation Overcoming…