Prayer To Recognize And Resist Temptation

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29 Bible verses to empower you to resist temptation

Prayer To Recognize And Resist Temptation

Temptation is a part of life. Until we no longer have a body of sin we will be tempted to commit sinTo commit sin is to consciously do something that you know goes against God’s will and His laws.

It is when you are tempted by the lusts and desires that dwell in you and you consciously agree to act on that temptation, … .

But in reality, every temptation is an opportunity to overcome and to get victory over sin! With the word of God as our weapon we can always resist temptation!

Here is a selection of Bible verses about temptation that show us how to overcome and the promises we will receive as a result of overcoming temptation!

Believe that God has a way of escape for you. Temptation doesn’t become sin until you agree with it, so the way of resistance is the way of escape. Resist temptation and be an overcomer!

“But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.” James 1:14-15.

“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 10:13.

Use the power of the Holy Spirit. That’s the strength you need to resist temptation until the end:

“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.” Galatians 5:16-17.

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.” 2 Corinthians 10:4.

Get God’s Word in your heart before you are even tempted, so that you have it when you need it:

“Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” Psalm 119:11.

“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.” Ephesians 6:10-11.

“How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.” Psalm 119:9.

Remember your covenant with God:

“How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” Genesis 39:9.

“I have made a covenant with my eyes; why then should I look upon a young woman?” Job 31:1.

Love Jesus more than your lusts:

“If you love Me, keep My commandments.” John 14:15.

“Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ.” Philippians 3:8.

Love righteousness:

“But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6.

See the sin that you are tempted to as worthless, ugly, and unbearably sinful:

“Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience.” Colossians 3:6.

“You who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 97:10.

Resist Satan in time of temptation. Jesus shows us just how we can do that: by using the Word of God:

“Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” James 4:7.

“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Away with you, Satan! For it is written, you shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’” Matthew 4:10.

Stay close to Jesus:

“… For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.” Hebrews 2:14-18.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13.

Remember that it is Christ who lives in you, and you are already dead to sin! Sin has no dominion over you:

“wise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts.” Romans 6:11-12.

“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20.

“You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4.

Pray! Go to the throne of grace to get help (power to overcome) in your time of need – when you are tempted:

“For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.” Romans 6:14.

“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 4:16.

Follow Jesus’ example:

“Who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear, though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered.” Hebrews 5:7.

Know that the battle is already won, if you just hold out and resist temptation until the end:

“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6.

“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12.

Remember that overcoming leads to a deeper fellowship with other believers. We fight for each other, so that the body of Christ can be built:

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about 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.

“… choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin.” Hebrews 11:25.

You may be interested in reading more about temptation and how to resist it on our topic page about temptation and sin, or in the following articles:

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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7 Ways to Resist Temptation

Prayer To Recognize And Resist Temptation

Each one of us have certain sins that are particularly troubling to us.

Every Christian faces temptation, and the devil is very good at finding our weakest points and seducing us with them, whether that be sexual sin, sins of anger, jealousy, covetousness, laziness, pride, insecurity, worry, or any others.

It’s important to make a distinction between temptation and sin. Temptation can lead to sin. However, Jesus never sinned and yet experienced every temptation we do (Heb. 4:15). Therefore one of the ways to battle sin is to know how to resist temptation.

1. Pray as Jesus taught, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matt. 6:13)

When the disciples kept succumbing to sleep while Jesus was praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus told them to “watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation” (Matt. 26:41). Apart from God, we have no hope of resisting temptation. This is why humble prayer must be our constant companion.

Praying as Jesus taught us in the Lord’s prayer that God would “lead us not into temptation” is praying for our deliverance from even facing temptation. Praying with others is also a great way to help you keep in the practice of prayer.

Another way is to ask trusted friends and counselors for prayer for protection from specific besetting sins.

2. Know yourself well

As the phrase from The Art of War goes, “Know your enemy.” Knowing the enemy is a crucial aspect of any battle. In the Christian life, we have many enemies, one of which is our old corrupt nature that lingers within us (Rom. 7:21-23; Eph. 4:22).

It may seem odd, but we must make a study of ourselves. Personality, circumstances, disposition, and life experiences are all factors that can make us more susceptible to certain kinds of temptations. How can we be on guard for something unless we know what we are looking for?

3. Learn to recognize temptation

Temptation is, well, tempting. It presents something to us as pleasant, true, or both. We want to give in because it presents something to us that pulls on our desires and presents us with something that seems good.

But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. (James 1:14-16)

The problem is that in the moment of temptation, we might not at first recognize that what is before us leads to sin. We can combat this by learning to recognize temptation when it comes along.

We can also prevent it by filling ourselves with the things God tells us in his Word are good and fruitful things (1 Tim. 6:11).

We need to faithfully sit under the teaching of the Word so we can get better and better at discerning when we are being tempted.

4. Take preventative action

If you know certain situations will bring you into temptation (going to a bar, going online by yourself, watching certain movies, being around certain people, etc) take preventative action and avoid those things. Joseph who fled from Potiphar’s wife when she tried to seduce him, we must sometimes simply run away or avoid the things that tempt us.

5. Quote Scripture to yourself

When Jesus was tempted by the devil, the devil quoted the Bible to Jesus hoping to trick him by sounding good and pious.

Jesus’ response was to quote Scripture right back at the devil, showing the devil’s twisted and wrongful use of God’s own words (Matt. 4:5-7).

The Word is also called the “sword of the Spirit” by Paul (Eph. 6:17), and we can use it to battle those things that tempt us.

6. Rest

We are more susceptible to temptation when we are exhausted. When we are tired we are weakened and so more vulnerable to the deceptions of the devil. Rest is very important for our spirituality, and we must be extra vigilant when are tired, asking the Lord for extra strength to resist temptation.

7. Remember there is always a way of escape

God never allows us to be tempted beyond what we can take but always provides us with a way out.

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. (1 Cor. 10:13)

He also gives us himself without limit to call upon his strength for resistance and endurance. “God has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’” (Josh. 1:5; Heb. 13:5).

He also gives us his church, a community of fellow fighters, to help us in our battles.

We need to take full advantage of these resources God provides so that we can effectively turn away from sin and be filled more and more with the goodness and grace of God.

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