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.

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Encouragement to those facing temptation

James 1:12 NKJV
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
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Finding in God and his word resources to overcome temptation

Daniel 11:32 NKJV
Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.
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Practical suggestions for overcoming temptation

Overcoming temptation through prayer

Matthew 26:41 NKJV
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
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Overcoming temptation through personal discipline

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Encouragements to resist temptation

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Examples of those who did not give in to temptation

Job 1:22 NKJV
In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong.
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Jesus Christ resisted temptation

Matthew 4:4 NKJV
But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”
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