50 Bible Verses about Temptation
In the journey of following Jesus, we sometimes face moments when we’re tempted to do things that we know are not right. These things might seem attractive, but they can lead us away from God’s plan for us. In this article, we’re going to talk about what the Bible says about temptation, and how we can resist it.
You see, the Bible has a lot of stories and advice about dealing with temptation. It helps us understand why we feel tempted and how we can say ‘no’ to those temptations. These verses teach us that even when we’re tempted, we can turn to God for strength and help.
Join us as we read these Bible verses that show us how Jesus faced temptations too, and how He can help us when we’re tempted. We’ll also learn from the apostles’ teachings on how to stay strong in our faith even when temptations come our way.
This article is here to encourage us and show us that with God’s help, we can make the right choices even when we’re tempted. Let’s discover how we can rely on God’s wisdom and strength to overcome the things that try to lead us away from His plan for our lives.”
50 Bible Verses about Temptation
1 Corinthians 10:13
“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.”
James 1:12-15
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 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.”
Matthew 6:13
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”
Galatians 6:1
“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.”
Matthew 26:41
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Luke 22:40
“On reaching the place, he said to them, ‘Pray that you will not fall into temptation.'”
2 Peter 2:9
“if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.”
Psalm 119:11
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
1 Peter 5:8
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
Mark 14:38
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Romans 6:12
“Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.”
Hebrews 4:15
“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.”
1 Corinthians 6:18
“Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.”
James 4:7
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Hebrews 2:18
“Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.”
Matthew 4:1-11
(The Temptation of Jesus)
1 Timothy 6:9
“Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.”
1 Corinthians 15:33
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.'”
Proverbs 4:14-15
“Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.”
1 Thessalonians 3:5
“For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. I was afraid that in some way the tempter had tempted you and that our labors might have been in vain.”
Romans 13:14
“Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.”
Psalm 141:4
“Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers; do not let me eat their delicacies.”
1 John 2:16
“For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.”
Proverbs 1:10
“My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.”
James 1:2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
“So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 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.”
Psalm 26:2
“Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind.”
Romans 12:21
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Galatians 5:16
“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”
James 1:14-15
“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.”
Proverbs 22:3
“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.”
2 Timothy 2:22
“Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
1 Corinthians 15:57
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
1 John 5:4
“For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”
Ephesians 4:27
“And do not give the devil a foothold.”
1 Peter 4:12-13
“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Romans 8:5
“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.”
1 Peter 1:7
“These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
Galatians 5:24
“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.”
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
Hebrews 12:4
“In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.”
Proverbs 28:26
“Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.”
Ephesians 4:22-24
“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”
1 Corinthians 15:33
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.'”
1 Peter 2:11
“Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.”
Romans 6:14
“For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.”
James 1:26
“Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.”
Romans 13:14
“Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.”
Conclusion
May these verses about temptation remind us of the importance of relying on God’s strength, wisdom, and Word to overcome the challenges of temptation that we all face.
These verses remind us that we’re not alone in our struggles and that God is always ready to help us overcome temptation.
Throughout the Bible, we’ve seen stories of people who faced temptations, just like we do. We’ve learned that saying ‘no’ to temptation isn’t always easy, but it’s possible with God’s help. These verses encourage us to rely on God’s strength, to pray for guidance, and to remember that Jesus Himself understands what it’s like to be tempted.
In a world full of distractions and pressures, the wisdom of the Bible provides us with a solid foundation to stand on. Let’s hold on to the lessons we’ve learned and use them to make wise choices, even when faced with difficult decisions. By relying on God’s Word and leaning on His strength, we can walk confidently on the path of righteousness and resist the allure of temptation.
May this journey through the Bible’s teachings on temptation inspire us to keep growing in our faith and to trust in God’s unwavering support. With each victory over temptation, we come closer to living out God’s purpose for our lives and shining His light in the world.
