Overcoming Temptation

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.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

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.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

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.

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

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:

And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. — read the full passage →

The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. — read the full passage →

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: — read the full passage →

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: — read the full passage →

For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. — read the full passage →

Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; — read the full passage →

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. — read the full passage →

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.

I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. — read the full passage →

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried.

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?

And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. — read the full passage →

And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. — read the full passage →

Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; — read the full passage →

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, — read the full passage →

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

O Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. — read the full passage →

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. — read the full passage →

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; — read the full passage →

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

And did all eat the same spiritual meat;

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: — read the full passage →

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. — read the full passage →

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: — read the full passage →

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.