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Temptation
Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. (1 Corinthians 10:12,13)Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High priest who cannot sympathize with our weakness, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:14-16) Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. (James 4:7) In that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. (Hebrews 2:18) Sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. (Romans 6:14) Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. (Psalm 119:11) Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. (James 1:13,14) Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. (1 Peter 5:8,9) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Above all, take the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. (Ephesians 6:10,11,16) You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he that is in the world. (1 John 4:4) Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will recieve the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who will love Him. (James 1:12) The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment. (2 Peter 2:9)
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