16 Bible Verses About Resisting Temptation

  • James 1:13 says that God “tempts no one,” and James 1:14 places the pull of temptation in a person’s own desire.
  • 1 Corinthians 10:13 promises a limit to temptation and “the way of escape,” and the next verse draws the conclusion: “Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.”
  • James 4:7 and 1 Peter 5:8-9 both command resisting the devil, and James puts submitting to God first.
  • In Gethsemane Jesus told his disciples to “watch and pray,” and the Lord’s Prayer asks, “lead us not into temptation.”
  • Hebrews 4:15 says Jesus was tempted “in every respect” as his people are, “yet without sin.”

The Bible says that God tempts no one and that with every temptation he provides a way out. Paul calls it “the way of escape” in 1 Corinthians 10:13, and the believer’s part is to resist the devil (James 4:7), to flee (2 Timothy 2:22), and to “watch and pray” (Matthew 26:41). The usual New Testament noun is peirasmos, which covers temptation, trial and testing. James 1 uses it for the trials that produce steadfastness and then turns, a few…

Continue reading with a subscription

Get unlimited access to all our premium content and exclusive features.

Enjoy unlimited access, cancel anytime.




フィードバック

コメントを残す

Christian Pureをもっと見る

今すぐ購読し、続きを読んで、すべてのアーカイブにアクセスしましょう。

続きを読む

Share to...