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Bible verses about temptation

Temptation thrives on the lie that you are uniquely weak and finally cornered. Scripture answers with a way out, a sympathetic High Priest, and a promise about what is common to everyone.

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No temptation without a way out

“No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”1 Corinthians 10:13 · World English Bible

Resist, and watch the enemy flee

“Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”James 4:7 · World English Bible

A Savior who has felt the pull

“For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.”Hebrews 4:15-16 · World English Bible

Watch and pray

“Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”Matthew 26:41 · World English Bible

Where temptation actually comes from

“Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.”James 1:12-14 · World English Bible

The Word hidden ahead of the battle

“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”Psalms 119:11 · World English Bible

Armor for the evil day

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”Ephesians 6:11 · World English Bible

The Lord knows how to deliver

“the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment;”2 Peter 2:9 · World English Bible

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