Overcoming Temptation
1 Corinthians 10:13 BSB
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
James 1:12 BSB
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
Matthew 26:41 BSB
“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Matthew 6:13 BSB
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
Luke 4:13 BSB
When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.
Luke 22:40 BSB
When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”
Luke 22:46 BSB
“Why are you sleeping?” He asked. “Get up and pray so that you will not enter into temptation.”
Luke 11:4 BSB
And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”
Matthew 4:1 BSB
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
James 1:14 BSB
But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.
James 5:6 BSB
You have condemned and murdered the righteous, who did not resist you.
James 4:7 BSB
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Proverbs 28:4 BSB
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
James 1:5 BSB
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Proverbs 9:10 BSB
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 15:22 BSB
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
James 3:17 BSB
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
Proverbs 3:5 BSB
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
Proverbs 4:7 BSB
Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
Proverbs 2:6 BSB
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.