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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.
Jas 1:12 See also Ro 8:37; Heb 2:18; Heb 4:15-16; Jas 1:2-3; 1Jn 4:4
Da 11:32 See also Pr 2:1-2,12-15; Mt 6:13 pp Lk 11:4; 1Ti 6:11-12; Jas 4:7
Overcoming temptation through prayer Mt 26:41 pp Mk 14:38 pp Lk 22:40 See also Mt 18:8-9; 1Co 7:5
Overcoming temptation through personal discipline Heb 12:4,7; 2Pe 3:17
Gal 6:1; 1Th 5:22 See also Pr 1:10-15; Ro 6:12-14
Job 1:22 See also Ge 39:7-10; Job 2:10; Jer 35:5-6; Da 1:8
Mt 4:4 pp Lk 4:4 See also Mt 4:7 pp Lk 4:12; Mt 4:10 pp Lk 4:8
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5598 | victory over spiritual forces |
5627 | word |
6744 | sanctification |
8326 | purity, moral & spiritual |
8339 | self-control |
8454 | obedience to God |
8476 | self-discipline |
8493 | watchfulness, believers |