Scripture reveals that temptation is common to all people, yet Jesus gives us a model for overcoming it by the power of God's Word.
Scripture on Temptation
James 1:14-15
New Testament
"But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death."
1 Corinthians 10:13
New Testament
"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
Hebrews 4:15
New Testament
"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin."
Matthew 4:1-11
New Testament
"Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, 'If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.' Jesus answered, 'It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.''"
Proverbs 4:23
Old Testament
"Guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."
The Bottom Line
Through Christ, God provides a way of escape from temptation so we can endure and walk in faithful obedience.
Try Today
Identify one area of your life where you're prone to temptation. Invite God to guard your heart and empower you through His Word and Spirit to stand firm.
Prayer
As Jesus said, 'Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation' (Matthew 26:41).
Heavenly Father, you know the weaknesses and desires of my heart. I confess that I often give in to temptation, and it leads me down a path of sin and destruction. But I am thankful that you have provided a way of escape, and that Jesus himself was tempted yet did not sin. Would you guard my heart and empower me by your Spirit to stand firm when I am tempted. Give me the wisdom and discernment to recognize temptation, and the strength to turn to your Word and flee from evil. I surrender myself to you, trusting that you will lead me in paths of righteousness for your name's sake. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read Matthew 4 to see how Jesus resisted temptation by the power of Scripture.
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