Scripture
Temptation
Passages about being tempted, and about what to do next.
5 passages, chosen by hand. Others could have been chosen.
1 Corinthians 10:13KJV
13Verse 13. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Hebrews 4:15–16KJV
15Verse 15. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16Verse 16. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
The point is who is being approached, not how well the approach is made.
Open in the BibleJames 1:12–15KJV
12Verse 12. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 13Verse 13. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: 14Verse 14. But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15Verse 15. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
Matthew 26:41KJV
41Verse 41. He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
Psalm 119:11KJV
11Verse 11. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
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