What Does the Bible Say About Temptation?
What the Bible says about temptation — resisting sin, God's faithfulness to provide a way out, and standing firm.
- "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
- "When tempted, no one should say, 'God is tempting me.' For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed."
- "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."
- "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
- "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are — yet he did not sin."
- "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."
- "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes."
- "Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace..."
- "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."