Overcoming Temptation

Temptations come from inordinate desires, instigated by the Devil.
Genesis 3:1-6,13
Matthew 4:1-7
James 1:13-14

Avoid the pathway to temptation.
Proverbs 4:14-15
Matthew 7:13-14
2 Timothy 2:22a

Beware of those who would entice you.
Psalm 1:1-2
Proverbs 1:10
2 Peter 3:17

Know your weaknesses.
Romans 13:14
Galatians 6:1b

Be on guard against the Devil’s treachery.
1 Thessalonians 5:8
1 Peter 5:8

Keep your eyes on Jesus.
Hebrews 11:27
Hebrews 12:2-3

Pray and ask the Lord to help you.
Matthew 6:13a
Matthew 26:41
James 5:16

Resist the Devil.
Ephesians 4:27
James 4:7

Cling to God’s Word.
John 15:3
2 Peter 1:4
Revelation 3:10

Be willing to give up your own desires out of love for Jesus.
Galatians 5:16
Galatians 5:24
Ephesians 4:20-23

Exercise willpower; determine not to yield to temptation.
Romans 6:13
1 Corinthians 9:27
1 Peter 2:11

Keep your heart and mind on the final goal.
Hebrews 11:25-26
Hebrews 12:2

The Lord will deliver you.
Isaiah 43:1-2
1 Corinthians 10:13b
1 Corinthians 15:57
Hebrews 4:15-16
2 Peter 2:9

 

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