Temptation, resisting
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· 7 viewsBeing 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
Encouragement to those facing temptation
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
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
Finding in God and his word resources to overcome temptation
With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him.
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
Practical suggestions for overcoming temptation
Overcoming temptation through prayer
Overcoming temptation through prayer
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
See also Mt 18:8–9; 1 Co 7:5
Overcoming temptation through personal discipline
Overcoming temptation through personal discipline
Heb 12:4; Heb 12:7; 2 Pe 3:17
Encouragements to resist temptation
Encouragements to resist temptation
Ga 6:1; 1 Th 5:22
See also Pr 1:10–15; Ro 6:12–14
Examples of those who did not give in to temptation
Examples of those who did not give in to temptation
In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.
See also Ge 39:7–10; Job 2:10; Je 35:5–6; Da 1:8
Jesus Christ resisted temptation
Jesus Christ resisted temptation
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
See also Mt 4:7; Mt 4:10