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Temptation

Temptation is the enticement to sin that every believer faces, but God provides a way of escape and promises that trials produce spiritual maturity in those who resist.

Overview

Temptation is not inherently sinful—it is the solicitation toward evil that tests our faith and character. God never tempts anyone to sin (James 1:13), yet He allows trials that strengthen our dependence on Him. We are called to actively avoid the paths of temptation and to trust God's provision for escape.

Key Scriptures

"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to mankind; but God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also" (1 Corinthians 10:13, NASB).

"Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him" (James 1:12, NASB).

"Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it; turn from it, and pass away" (Proverbs 4:14-15, KJV).

Application

Flee from situations and companions that lead toward sin, and in moments of temptation, claim God's promise of escape through prayer and obedience to His Word.

Scripture References 40
Joshua 7:21 1 Corinthians 10:13 Proverbs 4:14 Proverbs 4:15 Numbers 22:17 James 1:2 James 1:3 James 1:4 James 1:12 Revelation 3:10 Proverbs 28:20 1 Timothy 6:9 1 Timothy 6:10 2 Samuel 11:2 Job 1:9 Job 1:10 Job 1:11 Job 1:12 James 1:13 Mark 1:13 Matthew 16:1 Matthew 22:18 Luke 10:25 Genesis 3:1 Genesis 3:4 Genesis 3:5 Proverbs 1:10 Proverbs 7:6 Proverbs 16:29 James 1:2 James 1:3 1 Peter 1:7 Genesis 3:1 Genesis 3:2 Genesis 3:3 Genesis 3:4 Genesis 3:5 Genesis 3:6 Genesis 3:7 Genesis 3:8
Full Topical Reference List 190 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Achan

Joshua 7:21

Always conformable to the nature of man

1 Corinthians 10:13

Avoid the way of

Proverbs 4:14 Proverbs 4:15

Balaam

Numbers 22:17

Blessedness of those who meet and overcome

James 1:2 James 1:3 James 1:4 James 1:12

Christ keeps faithful saints from the hour of

Revelation 3:10

Covetousness

1 Timothy 6:9 1 Timothy 6:10 Proverbs 28:20

David

2 Samuel 11:2

Disinterestedness

Job 1:9 Job 1:10 Job 1:11 Job 1:12

Does not come from God

James 1:13

Endured, from the devil

Mark 1:13

Endured, from the wicked

Luke 10:25 Matthew 16:1 Matthew 22:18

Eve

Genesis 3:1 Genesis 3:4 Genesis 3:5

Evil associates, the instruments of

Proverbs 1:10 Proverbs 7:6 Proverbs 16:29

Faith

1 Peter 1:7 James 1:2 James 1:3

General references

2 Chronicles 32:30 2 Chronicles 32:31 Deuteronomy 8:11 Deuteronomy 8:12 Deuteronomy 8:13 Deuteronomy 8:14 Deuteronomy 8:17 Deuteronomy 8:18 Exodus 34:12 Exodus 34:13 Exodus 34:14 Exodus 34:15 Exodus 34:16 Genesis 3:1 Genesis 3:2 Genesis 3:3 Genesis 3:4 Genesis 3:5 Genesis 3:6 Genesis 3:7 Genesis 3:8 Genesis 3:9 Genesis 3:10 Genesis 3:11 Genesis 3:12 Genesis 3:13 Proverbs 1:10 Proverbs 1:11 Proverbs 1:12 Proverbs 1:13 Proverbs 1:14 Proverbs 1:15 Proverbs 1:16 Proverbs 1:17 Proverbs 2:10 Proverbs 2:11 Proverbs 2:12 Proverbs 4:14 Proverbs 4:15 Proverbs 5:6 Proverbs 5:7 Proverbs 5:8 Proverbs 5:9 Proverbs 5:10 Proverbs 5:11 Proverbs 5:12 Proverbs 5:13 Proverbs 5:14 Proverbs 5:15 Proverbs 5:16

God cannot be the subject of

James 1:13

God enables the saints to bear

1 Corinthians 10:13

God knows how to deliver saints out of

2 Peter 2:9

God will make a way for saints to escape out of

1 Corinthians 10:13

God will not suffer saints to be exposed to, beyond their powers to bear

1 Corinthians 10:13

Has strength through the weakness of the flesh

Matthew 26:41

Intercedes for his people under

John 17:15 Luke 22:31 Luke 22:32

Is able to help those under

Hebrews 2:18

Isaac, to lie

Genesis 26:7

Jeroboam

1 Kings 15:30

Joseph

Genesis 39:7

Lusts

James 1:14

Mere professors fall away in time of

Luke 8:13

Not to occasion, to others

Romans 14:13

Often ends in sin and perdition

1 Timothy 6:9 James 1:15

Often strengthened by the perversion of God's word

Matthew 4:6

Overcame

Matthew 4:11

Paul

2 Corinthians 12:7 Galatians 4:14

Peter

Mark 14:67 Mark 14:68 Mark 14:69 Mark 14:70 Mark 14:71

Poverty

Matthew 4:2 Matthew 4:3 Proverbs 30:9

Pray to be kept from

Matthew 6:13 Matthew 26:41

Prayer against being led into temptation

Luke 22:40 Matthew 6:13

Prosperity

Matthew 4:8 Proverbs 30:9

Resist, in faith

1 Peter 5:9 Ephesians 6:16

Resistance to temptation

Genesis 39:7 Genesis 39:8 Genesis 39:9 Genesis 39:10 Job 31:5 Job 31:6 Job 31:7 Job 31:8 Job 31:9 Job 31:10 Job 31:11 Job 31:12 Job 31:13 Job 31:14 Job 31:15 Job 31:16 Job 31:17 Job 31:19 Job 31:20 Job 31:21 Job 31:22 Job 31:23 Job 31:24 Job 31:25 Job 31:26 Job 31:27 Job 31:28 Job 31:29 Job 31:30 Job 31:31 Job 31:32 Job 31:33 Job 31:34 Job 31:38 Job 31:39 Job 31:40 Psalms 73:2 Psalms 73:3 Psalms 73:4 Psalms 73:5 Psalms 73:6 Psalms 73:7 Psalms 73:8 Psalms 73:9 Psalms 73:10 Psalms 73:11 Psalms 73:12 Psalms 73:13 Psalms 73:14 Psalms 73:15

Resisted by the word of God

Matthew 4:4 Matthew 4:7 Matthew 4:10

Restore those overcome by

Galatians 6:1

Saints may be in heaviness through

1 Peter 1:6

Sympathises with those under

Hebrews 4:15

The devil is the author of

1 Chronicles 21:1 1 Thessalonians 3:5 John 13:2 Matthew 4:1

The devil will renew

Luke 4:13

To distrust of God's providence

Matthew 4:3

To presumption

Matthew 4:6

To worshipping the god of this world

Matthew 4:9

Watch against

1 Peter 5:8 Matthew 26:41

Worldly glory

Daniel 4:30 Daniel 5:2 Matthew 4:8 Numbers 22:17
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